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Polysorbate 80 100 g

Making Oil and Water Blend Without Separation

This 100 g pack of Polysorbate 80 is a practical size for home-based labs, formulation testing, and small trial batches before scaling up production. The product belongs to the Emulsifiers category, though its true strength lies in solubilization - the ability to dissolve oil-soluble ingredients into a water phase so the mixture stays clear, without a film or separation. Worldwide, this ingredient is best known in the food industry, listed as additive E433, where it stabilizes ice cream, whipped desserts, sauces, and beverages. In pharmaceuticals it is widely used to prepare solutions of vitamins, oil extracts, and inhalation mixtures, and it serves as an auxiliary substance in many oral and topical formulations.

In cosmetic manufacturing, this component is essential whenever essential or carrier oils need to be introduced into a clear water base without alcohol: toners, micellar waters, body mist sprays, aftershaves, and hair sprays containing oils. One end of the molecule attracts to oil while the other attracts to water, so oil droplets are dispersed at a microscopic level and the solution remains clear and stable. A common dosage for dissolving essential oils is 2 to 4 parts of polysorbate per 1 part of oil, while in finished formulas its share usually ranges from 1 to 5 percent of the total weight. It can be added to either a cold or a warm phase heated up to 60-70 degrees Celsius, tolerating heat well without losing its function.

This emulsifier pairs well with classic fat-based emulsifiers for building more complex two-phase systems, for example with ERCANOL M14, when a cream or lotion needs stable structure combined with a lighter, clearer texture. Another notable use is in water-based fragrance compositions, where it helps evenly dissolve rich aromatic materials such as tuberose wax or jasmine grandiflorum wax, which is particularly valuable for floral toning sprays and light body mists. In household chemistry it improves the wetting properties of liquid cleaning products and helps stabilize fragrance blends within them. Polysorbate 80 should be stored in a tightly closed container, in a dry place away from direct sunlight, at room temperature, which keeps its properties stable for a long period.

Floral Tuberose Body Mist

Distilled water 88 ml

Polysorbate 80 5 g

Tuberose wax 2 g

Glycerin 5 ml

Gently warm the tuberose wax until liquid and mix it thoroughly with the polysorbate 80 until smooth. Slowly pour this blend into room-temperature distilled water while stirring continuously. Add the glycerin, stir until the solution turns fully clear, and transfer the finished mist into a spray bottle.

INCI	Polysorbat 80
Other
Att brand	Germany
Color product	from yellow to amber
Concentration	1-7%, sometimes 50/50 depending on the recipe
Descriptio smell	characteristic oily
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	1-5%, up to 50%, hydrophilic oils - 5-10%, shampoos and hair conditioners - 1-5%, care for dehydrated skin - 2-3%, bath and shower oils - 15-50%, spray , bath bombs - 5-20%, self-emulsifying body scrubs with salt and sugar - 5-15%
Minimum count	1
Name	Polysorbate 80 100 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	100 grams
Solubility	water, ethanol
View	oily liquid
Valid until	06.2028