Polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20 – A must-have ingredient for your formulations

INCI: Polysorbate 20 A
CAS: 9005-64-5

The essential solubiliser and emulsifier used widely in skincare, haircare and body care formulations. This clear to pale yellow viscous liquid is a must-have ingredient for customers, makers, and businesses alike, specially designed to blend fragrance oils and essential oils seamlessly into water-based products.

From facial mists and toners to room sprays, shampoos, body washes, linen sprays and light lotions, Polysorbate 20 is a gentle, non-ionic surfactant that helps disperse oils evenly without clouding or separation. It works beautifully as a fragrance solubiliser, allowing oils to mix harmoniously with water while maintaining clarity and stability. Derived from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol), ethylene oxide, and lauric acid — a fatty acid naturally found in coconut oil — Polysorbate 20 is trusted for its mildness and versatility. 10g of Polysorbate 20 can solubilise up to 3g of any essential oil, giving you a powerful and cost-effective way of creating amazing products that your customers will love.

Incredibly practical for both large-scale production and small handmade batches, this is an invaluable addition to any formulation requiring oil-in-water solubilisation. Whether you are creating crystal-clear sprays or gently fragranced cleansers, this reliable ingredient ensures smooth, stable and professional results every time.

Product Specification

• Clear to Pale Yellow Liquid
• Non-Ionic Emulsifier
• Effective Solubiliser
• Helps Blend Oils into Water
• Improves Product Stability
• Highly Versatile Cosmetic Ingredient