Polysorbate 20
Price range: $5.65 through $11.31
Polysorbate 20: The Essential Emulsifier for Perfectly Blended Products
Polysorbate 20 is a versatile, non-toxic, non-ionic surfactant and solubilizer vital for maintaining the stability and consistency of a wide range of consumer and industrial products. Market it as the key to preventing ingredient separation and enhancing product performance.
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Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 20: The Essential Emulsifier for Perfectly Blended Products
Polysorbate 20 is a versatile, non-toxic, non-ionic surfactant and solubilizer vital for maintaining the stability and consistency of a wide range of consumer and industrial products. Market it as the key to preventing ingredient separation and enhancing product performance.
Key features and benefits
- Keeps ingredients together:Â As an effective emulsifier, it binds oil and water in stable, uniform mixtures.
- Allows for clear solutions:Â It can solubilize essential oils and fragrances in water-based products like room sprays, allowing for transparent, non-cloudy formulations.
- Enhances texture:Â Functions as a viscosity modifier to achieve the desired consistency in formulations.
- Gentle on skin:Â Its mild, non-ionic nature makes it suitable for sensitive skin applications.
- Multiple applications:Â Its use extends across cosmetics, food, and pharmaceutical industries.
Where does Polysorbate 20 come from?
Polysorbate 20 is a synthetic ingredient derived from a sugar alcohol called sorbitol (which can be sourced from fruits or corn) and lauric acid (typically from coconut or palm oil). The number 20 in its name signifies the 20 units of ethylene oxide added to the sorbitan monolaurate during its creation.
Polysorbate 20 is a synthetic ingredient derived from a sugar alcohol called sorbitol (which can be sourced from fruits or corn) and lauric acid (typically from coconut or palm oil). The number 20 in its name signifies the 20 units of ethylene oxide added to the sorbitan monolaurate during its creation.
What color is Polysorbate 20?
It is a clear to pale or yellowish viscous liquid, though its color can range to an amber hue depending on the grade.
It is a clear to pale or yellowish viscous liquid, though its color can range to an amber hue depending on the grade.
What is the viscosity?
The viscosity of Polysorbate 20 ranges from 300 to 600 cP at 25°C, giving it a consistency similar to syrup. This allows it to be easily blended into liquid formulations.
The viscosity of Polysorbate 20 ranges from 300 to 600 cP at 25°C, giving it a consistency similar to syrup. This allows it to be easily blended into liquid formulations.
How does it work?
Polysorbate 20 is an amphiphilic molecule, meaning it has both a water-loving (hydrophilic) part and an oil-loving (hydrophobic) part.
Polysorbate 20 is an amphiphilic molecule, meaning it has both a water-loving (hydrophilic) part and an oil-loving (hydrophobic) part.
- The hydrophilic polyethylene glycol (PEG) chain interacts with the water phase.
- The hydrophobic sorbitan ester backbone interacts with the oil phase.
This dual nature allows Polysorbate 20 to surround oil droplets in a water-based solution, forming structures called micelles. The micelles disperse uniformly throughout the product, preventing the oil and water from separating and enhancing the stability and appearance of the final product.
What does it go into?
Polysorbate 20 is used extensively in a variety of products, including:
Polysorbate 20 is used extensively in a variety of products, including:
- Cosmetics and personal care products:Â Lotions, serums, facial and body cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, and baby products.
- Household products:Â Linen and room sprays, due to its ability to solubilize fragrance oils.
- Food products:Â As a wetting agent in flavorings.
- Pharmaceuticals:Â In topical ointments and drug formulations.
- Scientific applications:Â As a washing and blocking agent in immunoassays.
What percentage is typically used?
The recommended usage level varies based on the application.
The recommended usage level varies based on the application.
- Solubilizing essential oils or fragrances:Â A ratio of 2:1 to 3:1 of Polysorbate 20 to oil is a common starting point.
- Creams and lotions: Usually 1–5% of the total formulation.
- Cleansers and sprays: Can range from 1–20%.
Is it safe to use?
Yes, Polysorbate 20 is widely considered safe for use in cosmetics and other products at approved concentrations.
Yes, Polysorbate 20 is widely considered safe for use in cosmetics and other products at approved concentrations.
- It has been recognized as safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel.
- High-quality grades undergo purification to minimize impurities like 1,4-dioxane, a potential byproduct of the manufacturing process. Sourcing from a reputable supplier is recommended to ensure product safety and quality.
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