Polysorbate 85
Description
Polysorbate 85 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.
Additional Information
Chemical Qualification | Ethoxylated sorbitan ester, Nonionic |
Synonyms | Polyethylene glycol sorbitan trioleate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan trioleate |
Technical details
Appearance at 25ºC | Clear liquid |
Active content % | 100 |
Nature | Nonionic |
Color gardner | 7 |
% Moisture content by KF | 3 |
Acid value mg KOH/gm max | 2 |
pH | 6-8 |
Saponification value | 83-98 |
Hydroxyl value mg KOH/gm | 40-60 |