Product overview
Polysorbate 20 is listed in the Solubilizers & Emulsifiers portfolio. Cataloged uses include Solubilizer, Emulsifier, Personal care. The listed form is Liquid. Confirm that the quoted grade, specification and current documents fit the intended formulation and destination market before selection.
Function & Usage
- Emulsify & Solubilize Ingredients
Supports emulsification or solubilization of oil, fragrance or other formulation components according to the selected ingredient. Typical uses: Solubilizer, Emulsifier, Personal care.
Specification
GB 29221-2012
| Item | Specifications | COA Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Oily, yellow or brownish-yellow, clear or slightly opalescent liquid | Conforms |
| Color (R/Y) | ≤1.5R 10Y | 0.8R 5.2Y |
| Solubility | Soluble in water,in anhydrous ethanol, in ethyl acetate and in methanol, practically insoluble in fatty oils and in liquid paraffin | Conforms |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g | 0.4 mg KOH/g |
| Saponification Value | 40-50 mg KOH/g | 46.2 mg KOH/g |
| Hydroxyl Value | 96-108 mg KOH/g | 98.8 mg KOH/g |
| Total ash | ≤ 0.25 w/% | 0.09 w/% |
| Moisture | ≤ 3.0 | 2.3 |
| Lead(as Pb) | ≤ 2 | Conforms |
| Oxyethylene | 70.0-74.0% | 71.8% |
| Relative density | 1.10 | 1.10 |
Product information
- Primary category:
- Personal Care & Cosmetic, Detergent & Cleaning
- Subcategory:
- Solubilizers & Emulsifiers
- CAS No.:
- 11119-67-8
- Form:
- Liquid
- Content / Grade:
- USP-NF / Ph. Eur. / cosmetic grade; neat liquid surfactant
- Applications:
- Solubilizer, Emulsifier, Personal care
- Hazard / Transport:
- Reference Sigma-Aldrich SDS: not classified as a hazardous substance or mixture in the cited reference grade; combustible material precautions apply. Confirm final classification by the current grade-specific SDS.
- Storage:
- Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Protect from heat, direct sunlight and contamination.