Polysorbate 80

About

Polysorbate 80 is a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier that blends essential oils seamlessly into water-based and surfactant formulations. It's an essential ingredient for anyone creating skincare, body care, and cosmetic products, enabling smooth oil-water integration (O/W emulsification).

Key Benefits

• Effective emulsifier that stabilises oil and water phases in formulations
• Solubilises essential oils evenly throughout water-based products
• Versatile across a wide range of cosmetic applications
• Creates smooth, consistent textures in creams and lotions
• Enables even distribution in sprays and bath products
• Suitable for use at concentrations between 1–50%

Common Uses

• Body creams, lotions and moisturisers
• Room sprays and body sprays with essential oils
• Bath bombs, bath oils and shower gels
• Exfoliating scrubs and cleansing products
• Any water-based formulation requiring oil solubilisation

How to Use

• Add Polysorbate 80 to your water phase or mix directly with essential oils before combining with water
• Use at 1–50% depending on your formulation and desired viscosity
• Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution and complete emulsification
• Test your formulation in small batches before scaling up production

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Sorbitan Monooleate Ethoxylated
• Also Known As: Tween 80
• CAS Number: 9005-65-6
• Appearance: Viscous yellow-brown oily liquid
• Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol; practically insoluble in fatty oils and liquid paraffin
• Purity: 100% pure, vegan friendly, cruelty-free, no GMOs or synthetics

Safety

• For cosmetic use only — not suitable as a food additive
• May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals; patch test before use
• Keep out of reach of children and pets