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Also known as tween 80, Polysorbate 80 helps bind ingredients like oil and water to each other. It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan (chemical compounds derived from the dehydration of sugar alcohol), ethylene oxide and oleic acid, a fatty acid found in animal and vegetable fats. It is often an ingredient in body washes, hair shampoos, lotions, creams, bath oils etc.. It is a safe, non-ionic emulsifier. It can be used with a co-emulsifier, such as Lecithin to cover a wide range of oil in water, and water in oil emulsion systems.
Used in a variety of products including skin fresheners, skin care products, skin cleansing products, makeup bases and foundations, shampoos, permanent waves and fragrance powders.
Polysorbate 80 functions as a denaturant, emulsifying, surfactant in cosmetics and personal care products to help blend oil and water. For the strong hydrophilicity, it can distribute colors (e.g. incorporate mica), fragrances, oils and other ingredients evenly in bath bombs, creams and soaps.
The following products may contain polysorbate 80: Bath bombs, Shampoo, Body butter, Soap
Emulsifying agent consisting of sorbitol, ethylene oxide & oleic acid (polyoxyethylene-80 sorbitan monooleate), oleic acid is derived from vegetable oil. Purity > 95%. Amber, viscous liquid, odorless. Saponification value 45-55. Soluble in water & alcohols, insoluble in oils. HLB value 15 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).
CAS: 9005-65-6
INCI Name: Polysorbate-80
Benefits:
– Non-ionic, multi-purpose emulsifier (enables water and oil to mix)
– Emulsifying efficacy is increased when combined with cetyl alcohol or sorbitan stearate
– Acts as dispersing agent and anti-static thickener
– Very useful as solubilizer and stabilizer of essential oils
– May 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.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Sorbitol, vegetable oils
Manufacture: Polysorbate 80 is obtained by esterification of sorbitol with one or three molecules of a fatty acid including stearic, lauric, oleic, and palmitic acid.
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
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