Polysorbate 80

Polysorbate 80

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Polysorbate 80 otherwise known as (Tween 80) is probably best know for it's ability to prevent bath tub rings from the use of bath bombs. By causing the oils to more evenly disperse and not pool on the surface.  The Polysorbate 80 ends up also carrying along the dyes, micas and pigments.

Polysorbate 80 is created by the reaction of sorbitan fatty acid ester (a nonionic surfactant) with ethylene oxide, is used in many foreign countries, including the U.S. and the EU, where it acts as an emulsifier, a solubilizer in many foods, including bread, cake mix, salad dressing, shortening oil and chocolate. Polysorbate 80 is a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant. It is utilized as a surfactant in soaps and cosmetics and also as a lubricant in eye drops. In food or pharmaceutical products, it can act as an emulsifier. A solubilizing agent acts as a surfactant and increases the solubility of one agent in another. A substance that would not normally dissolve in a particular solution is able to dissolve with the use of a solubilizing agent. It is also known as an emulsifier, which helps ingredients mix together and prevent separation, and water-containing small amounts of salts, and is included in several vaccines licensed in the USA According to the National Library of Medicine

According to CIR Polysorbate 80 (100%) was not dermal irritating.  Polysorbate 80 - Safe as used in cosmetics >50% 

 

Additional Information

  • Surfactant
  • Solubilizer
  • Emulsion Stabilizers
  • Lubricant

Safety in cosmetic applications

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the safety of Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80) as used in cosmetics. These ingredients mostly function as surfactants in
cosmetics. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel (Panel) reviewed
relevant data related to these ingredients, including the data in the previous reports. The Panel concluded that Polysorbate 80 was safe as cosmetic ingredients in the practices of use and concentration of this safety assessment when formulated to be nonirritating. 

How to Use (starting suggestions): Add to the oil stage.
Bar Soap:    1 - 20% by weight
Shower gel: 1 - 20% by weight
Shampoo:   1 - 20% by weight
Bath Bombs: 1 - 5% by weight

Common Uses: Liquid or bar soaps, bath bombs, shampoos, body washes, bubble baths, cleansing lotions, cleansing creams, baby products, hair conditioners, cream rinses, hair, bubble bars, shaving creams, masks, micellar water, room sprays, body sprays, deodorant.

Helpful Product Information:
Saponification Value: 45 - 55

Physical Form: Pale yellow, semi-viscous liquid
Solubility: Water, Oil
Country of Origin: India

Storage:
Keep capped in an air tight container.  Cool dark place.
Best Used By: One year from date of purchase.
Shelf Life Once Used in Manufacturing: One year from manufacturing date.

California Prop 65 Statement: This product is not on the CA Prop 65 list of toxic chemicals.

This product conforms to the reporting requirements of California Proposition 65 (Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986). We are conforming to the regulation by reporting the existence, or lack thereof, of ingredients deemed reportable by the above mentioned regulations via a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), in Section 15 "Regulatory Information." Ingredients from Natural Food Sources (NFS) and are exempt from reporting in accordance with Title 27, § 25501(a).


International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Polysorbate 80

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Polysorbate 80

CAS# 9005-65-6

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