EMULSIFIERS · EMULSIFIER
POLYSORBATE 20
a.k.a. Sorbital T 20 P
Polysorbate 20 allows us to incorporate fragrance compounds and essential oils into our water-based formulations while maintaining the clarity and stability of the product.
MECHANISM
Non-ionic polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate with HLB of approximately 16.7. Solubilizes small amounts of lipophilic ingredients (fragrances, essential oils) in aqueous systems without forming a visible emulsion.
BENEFITS
Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for oil-in-water systems
SPEC SHEET
INCIPOLYSORBATE 20
COMMONSorbital T 20 P
CATEGORYEmulsifiers
COSING FUNCTIONEmulsifier
PRIMARY FUNCTIONSolubilizer / Emulsifier
CAS NUMBER9005-64-5
ORIGINNatural (plant-derived / sorbitan)
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