| Description: | Emulsifying agent consisting of laurate esters of sorbitol consisting of the monoester condensed with ethylene oxide (polyoxyethylene-20 sorbitan monostearate). HLB Value: 16-17 (gives oil-in-water emulsions). |
| Benefits: | Non-ionic emulsifier (enables water and oil to mix)Emulsifying efficacy is increased further when combined with cetyl alcohol or sorbitan stearateActs as dispersing agent and anti-static thickenerVery useful as solubilizer and stabilizer of essential oils. |
| Use: | Can be added to formulas as is. Typical use level 2 - 10%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Creams, salves, ointments, balms, pomades, lipsticks, mascaras, glosses. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL796 |
| INCI: | Polysorbate-20 |
| Composition: | Polysorbate-20 |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Yellow liquid, no or weak odor |
| pHValue: | pH range: 5-7 (5 - 10 % aqueous solution) |
| Solubility: | Water-soluble |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | No data available |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 3402130000 |
| Proposition: | WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |