| Description: | Emulsifying agent consisting of sorbitol, ethylene oxide & oleic acid (polyoxyethylene-80 sorbitan monooleate), oleic acid is derived from vegetable oil. Purity > 95%. Saponification value 45-55. HLB value 15 (gives oil-in-water emulsions). |
| Benefits: | Non-ionic, multi-purpose emulsifier (enables water and oil to mix)Emulsifying efficacy is increased when combined with cetyl alcohol or sorbitan stearateActs as dispersing agent and anti-static thickenerVery useful as solubilizer and stabilizer of essential oilsMay be useful as hair growth supplement |
| Use: | Can be added to formulas as is. Typical use level is 1 - 10%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Body washes, hair shampoos, hair loss treatments, lotions, creams, bath oils, solubilizates. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL799 |
| INCI: | Polysorbate-80 |
| Composition: | Polysorbate-80 |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Amber, viscous liquid, odorless |
| Solubility: | Soluble in water & alcohols, insoluble in oils |
| 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 |