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Pharm-Rx Polysorbate 20
- INCI Name
- Polysorbate 20
Pharm-Rx Polysorbate 20 is a versatile cosmetic ingredient that functions as an emulsifier and cleansing agent.
Product families
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
- Color Cosmetics
- Skin Care
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
- Nonionic Surfactants
Other characteristics
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Definition
Polysorbate 20 is a laurate ester of sorbitol and its anhydrides, copolymerized with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide for each mole of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydrides. The fatty acids may be of vegetable, animal, or synthetic origin.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- FDA Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Storage Information
Preserve in tight containers, protected from light and moisture. Store at room temperature.
- USP Reference Standards
- USP Polysorbate 20 RS
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Cleansing Agent
- Emulsifier
