01FACIAL LOTIONS & MOISTURISERS
The invisible bond between oil and water
A quiet workhorse in the apothecary drawer, this clear liquid sits ready to transform separate ingredients into a unified whole. It is the unseen hand that keeps essential oils suspended in aqueous bases, ensuring your formulations remain consistent from first pour to final use.
Designed for makers of linen sprays, body mists, and cleansers, Orku Polysorbate 20 acts as both solubiliser and foam booster. It suits those who value stability and clarity in their personal care creations, allowing complex recipes to behave predictably over time.
Polysorbate 20 in HDPE Bottle.
FUNCTION
Stabilising the separation of phases
As a non-ionic surfactant, Polysorbate 20 bridges the gap between hydrophobic oils and hydrophilic water. It disperses the oil phase thoroughly, preventing it from rising to the surface or settling at the bottom. This action ensures that floral waters and essential oil blends maintain a uniform appearance throughout their shelf life.
APPEARANCE
A clear, slightly opalescent fluid
Visually, the agent presents as a clear or faintly opalescent oily liquid with a subtle yellowish-brown hue. Its transparency allows it to integrate seamlessly into light-coloured formulations without altering the intended aesthetic of the final product. The viscosity is low enough to decant easily, yet substantial enough to measure accurately during formulation.
COMPATIBILITY
Solubility in water and ethanol
This ingredient dissolves readily in both water and ethanol, making it versatile for various base types. However, it remains practically insoluble in fatty oils or liquid paraffin, a characteristic that reinforces its role as an emulsifier rather than a carrier. This specific solubility profile helps formulators predict how the ingredient will interact with other components in their recipe.
PACKAGING
Practical HDPE vessel for storage
The one-litre quantity arrives in a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle, a material chosen for its durability and chemical resistance. The container protects the contents while allowing for easy dispensing in a workshop setting. With a package weight of 1.5 kg, the carton provides sufficient cushioning for safe handling of the liquid volume inside.
AT A GLANCE
The key points
- Non-ionic surfactant stabilises oil-in-water mixtures
- Clear to slightly opalescent yellowish-brown liquid
- Soluble in water and ethanol; insoluble in fatty oils
- Supplied in a practical HDPE bottle with long shelf life
About this product
Orku Polysorbate 20 is a mild, non-ionic surfactant, which is fantastic for dispersing and emulsifying oil in water to assist the creation of products like linen sprays, room scent sprays, body and facial mists and other personal care products.
Essentially, Polysorbate 20 is the ingredient that allows the oil phase of your formulation to fully blend into the water phase, keeping the oils suspended in water so it does not separate out.
Features
- Non-ionic
- Long shelf life
- Oil in water solubiliser
- Foam booster as it stabilises the foam
Uses
- Spritzers
- Cleansers
- Floral Waters
- Essential oil blends
Specifications
- Name
- Polysorbate 20, Tween 20
- Appearance
- Clear or slightly opalescent oily liquid
- Colour
- Yellowish Brown
- Solubility
- Soluble in water and ethanol. Practically insoluble in fatty oils or liquid paraffin.
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