Polysorbate 80

Our Polysorbate 80 NF (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate) is derived from coconut oil. It is a non-toxic, nonionic surfactant/emulsifier and a water-soluble yellowish liquid used as a dispersing agent which allows oil and water to mix without the use of alcohol. It is a fragrance solubilizer and stabilizer; it lubricates and has a soothing effect on the skin. This skin- safe ingredient is used extensively in oil-in-water emulsions (lotions, conditioners, cream rinses, shampoos, liquid soaps, body polishes or scrubs, etc.) and also for body mists and linen sprays. Will be found as an ingredient in many body toiletries, cosmetics and wipes now in the market. This product is not food grade.

Polysorbates are generally used in combination with other emulsifiers such as mono- and di-glycerides or sorbitan monostearates for various purposes such as to disperse flavors and colors, to make essential oils and vitamins soluble and to improve volume and texture in baked goods. Use Polysorbate 80 when lots of foaming action is desired in a finished product.

Polysorbate 80 is a high HLBV(15) solubilizer making it ideal for those products that are not hot processed but still need an effective emulsifier/solubilizer, such as room sprays, linen sprays and fragrance splashes. Also a great choice to improve the rinse off of anhydrous scrubs and cleansing oils. Polysorbate 80 is also a great choice to loosen the stiffness created when you’ve accidently added too much thickener and reached the blob stage, or to correct an unstable emulsion which has separated…endless possibilities.

Polysorbate 80 is used as a solubilizer with a wide range of hydrophilic characteristics. Polysorbate 80 is used individually, or in combination with a variety of other hydrophobic emulsifiers, to cover a wide range of oil in water, and water in oil emulsion systems. When used alone Polysorbate 80 is an excellent solubilizer for essential oils and has good function as a wetting agent, viscosity modifier, anti static agent, stabilizer and dispersing agent. It is used to prepare a wide variety of products in the food, cosmetic, drug, textile and metalworking industries.

GUIDELINES

*1 to 3%

APPLICATION

*Solubilizer of essential oils
*Wetting Agent
*Room Sprays
*Linen Sprays
*Fragrance splashes
*Rinse off for scrubs and cleansing oils

SPECIFICATIONS

Appearance: Light Liquid
Odor: Characteristic
Solubility: Water Soluble
Storage: Cool / Tightly Sealed / Protected from Heat and Moisture
Shelf: 24 Months when Properly Stored and Handled

Start with a ratio of 1:1. For example, for every ounce of essential or fragrance oil mix with one ounce of Polysorbate 80. It is extremely important to mix well, then add enough distilled water to allow you to make your blend or product. If the results are still too cloudy, you may need to increase the Polysorbate 80 to 3 parts to 1 or 4 parts to 1. Sometimes, the denser the oil the more Polysorbate 80 you will need.

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