Estecare™ P20

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Estecare™ P20 is an oil-in-water emulsifier that is primarily used in combination with Estecare SMO. This combination of high and low HLB emulsifiers produces medium, fine-textured lotions and creams for skin and hair care applications. Estecare™ P20 also functions as a spreading aid for many industrial applications and provides water-dispersibility to anhydrous systems. Additionally, Estecare™ P20 can be used as a solubilizer for oils and fragrances.

INCI Name: Polysorbate 20

Labeling Claims: Natural

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Polysorbate 20
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier,
Emulsifier (O/W),
Solubilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Fragrance Solubilizer,

Labeling Claims

Key Features and Benefits

Oil-in-water emulsifier
Spreading aid
Oil and fragrance solubilizer

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Baby Care,
Bath & Shower,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format: Creams,
Lotions
Hair Care Applications: Hair Creams
Skin Care Applications: Body Cream,
Body Lotion

Properties

Physical Form

Soluble In

Appearance

Clear amber liquid

Soluble in

Water

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 2	-	-
Hydroxyl Value	96 - 108	mg/KOH	-
Saponification Value	40 - 50	-	-
HLB Value	16.7	-	-

SDS Physical and Chemical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Relative Density (at 25°C)	1.095	g/mL	-
pH (at 5% aqueous solution)	5 - 7	-	-
Odor	Characteristic	-	-
Physical State	Liquid	-	-
Boiling Point	min. 100	°C	-
Flash Point	min. 110	°C	-
Explosive Limits	Not explosive	-	-
Oxidising Properties	Not oxidizing	-	-
Color	Pale yellow to amber	-	-
Soluble in	Water	-	-

Packaging & Availability

Supplied by: Harcros Chemicals Inc.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store away from incompatible materials. Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.