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.

Chemical Qualification	Ethoxylated sorbitan ester, Nonionic
Synonyms	Polyethylene glycol sorbitan trioleate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan trioleate

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