Buy Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80): Emulsifier for natural homemade skincare.

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Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80)

Is an active ingredient for DIY skin care and homemade cosmetics from BulkActives.

Product details

Function: non-ionic emulsifier

CAS#: 9005-65-6. Appearance: Amber, viscous liquid, odorless.

Solubility: water & alcohols, insoluble in oils. HLB : 15 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).

Suggested percentage:1% to 3%

Properties: non-ionic emulsifier (enables water & oil to mix), dispersing agent, solubilizer, mild antistatic & conditioning properties, solubilizer & stabilizer of essential oils.

Storage: Cool, dry place. Do not freeze. Keep away from light and moisture!
Country of origin: Taiwan

About Polysorbate 80 / Tween 80

"Polysorbate 80 (commercially also known as Tween® 80), is a nonionic detergent and emulsifier derived from polyoxylated sorbitol and oleic acid, and is often used in foods. Polysorbate 80 is a viscous, water-soluble yellow liquid. The hydrophilic groups in this compound are polyethers also known as polyoxyethylene groups which are polymers of ethylene oxide. In the nomenclature of polysorbates, the numeral designation following polysorbate refers to the lipophilic group, in this case the oleic acid.

Other names:

Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate
(x)-sorbitan mono-9-octadecenoate poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)
Tween® 80
POE (20) sorbitan monooleate"

Source: Wikipedia

Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) is used in skin care recipes as an emulsifier. It is often an included ingredient in body washes, hair shampoos, hair loss treatments, lotions, creams, bath oils.