Polysorbate 80 is used as a oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, and also as a dispersants/solubilizers of oils, in a variety of formulas, including skin fresheners, skincare products, skin cleansing products, makeup bases and foundations, shampoos, and fragrance powders.

Chemical Qualification	Ethoxylated sorbitan ester
Synonyms	Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monololeate

Appearance at 25ºC	Clear liquid
Active content %	97
Nature	Nonionic
Acid value mg KOH/gm max	2
Color gardner	5
Hydroxyl value mg KOH/gm	65-80
% Moisture content by KF	3
pH	5-7
Saponification value	45-55