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Ethoxylated sorbitan monooleate, a non-ionic surfactant belonging to the group of polysorbates. Kotilen-O/1 VL is used as excipient in pharmaceutical applications and as ingredient in cosmetics/personal care products (Ph. Eur. / INCI Declaration: Polysorbate 80).

INCI Name: Polysorbate 80

Functions: Surfactant (Nonionic)

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: BSE-free, Clean at Sephora, GMO-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: Halal, Kosher

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
9005-65-6
EC No.
500-019-9

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Fragrances & Perfume Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear – Slight opalescent

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Regulatory Clearances

The product as cosmetic ingredient complies with the requirements of the Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 EC and its amendments:

  •  No nanomaterials
  •  No animal testing
  •  No raw materials of animal sources
  •  No BSE/TSE
  •  No GMO
  •  No radiation

Technical Details & Test Data

Additional Information

Manufacturing, additives, impurities

manufacturing process; ethoxylation

catalyst system; free of heavy metals

preservatives; none

antioxidants; none

solvents; none

total heavy metals (ppm); ≤ 10

elemental analysis (Al, As, Ba, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Ir, Mn, Mo, Ni, Os, Pb, Pd, Pt, Rh, Ru, Sb, Ti, V, Zn, in ppm); ≤ 1

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling
  • in airtight containers, protected from light and moisture, storage at room temperature
  • Natural processes might cause cloudiness or a sediment that disappear by homogenizing the product without any loss of quality, e.g. by slight heating and stirring. If applicable, we strongly recommend to homogenize the product before use.
  • During storage, a change of pH might be observed for this product, but this has no effect on its quality.
  • The shelf life is two years in the unopened original packaging, stored in a cool and dry place, protected from heat and frost, between 0 - 30°C, without exposure to direct sunlight.