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Pharm-Rx Polysorbate 20

Pharm-Rx Polysorbate 20 is a versatile cosmetic ingredient that functions as an emulsifier and cleansing agent.

INCI Name: Polysorbate 20

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    Identification & Functionality

    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Definition

    Polysorbate 20 is a laurate ester of sorbitol and its anhydrides, copolymerized with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide for each mole of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydrides. The fatty acids may be of vegetable, animal, or synthetic origin.

    Chemical Structure

     - 4

    Applications & Uses

    Regulatory & Compliance

    USP Reference Standards
    • USP Polysorbate 20 RS

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Preserve in tight containers, protected from light and moisture. Store at room temperature.