Ethoxylated sorbitan ester widely used in personal care products. Excellent dispersing agent for vegetable oils, particulary useful in bath and massage oils.
INCI name
Polysorbate 85
Product details
Physical form at 25°C
- Liquid
Chemistry
- Sorbitan derivatives
Functions
- Dispersing agents
- Emulsifiers
- Surfactants / detergents
Regional availability
- Europe
- N America
Category
- Skin care
- Hair care
- Colour cosmetics
Applications
- Bath, shower & soaps
- Body care
- Eye colour
- Face / neck skin care
- Face colour
Certifications and standards
- Vegan suitable
Regional compliance
- IECIC
- JSQI
Ingredient origin
- Plant derived
- Petrochemical derived
Composition information
- Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)
Biodegradability
- Readily biodegradable
Typicals
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