Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 20
Also known as: twenties 20; Polysorbate 20; Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate; Polysorbate 20 (INCI)
CAS # 9005-64-5
Non-ionic surfactant with high HLB, soluble or dispersible in water, which favors its application in oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. It is used as dispersants/solubilizers for oils and fragrances, and as co-surfactants and humectants in shampoos, liquid soaps and bath gels.
