Polysorbate 20 by Velona - 16 oz Solubilizer, Food Cosmetic Grade Cooking, Bath

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Polysorbate 20 (common commercial brand names include Scattics, Alkest TW 20, and Tween 20) is a polysorbate-type nonionic surfactant formed by the ethoxylation of sorbitan before the addition of lauric acid. Its stability and relative non toxicity allows it to be used as a detergent and emulsifier in a number of domestic, scientific, and pharmacological applications. As the name implies the ethoxylation process leaves the molecule with 20 repeat units of polyethylene glycol Polysorbate 20 is a compound produced from ethylene oxide, sorbitol, and lauric acid. Generally, it is used in combination with other emulsifiers to disperse flavors and colors, improve texture in bakery goods, and make essential oils and vitamins soluble.
Product Specifications
Common Name:
Polysorbate 20
Country of Origin:
USA
Grade:
USP, Kosher, Food & Cosmetic
Chemical formula:
C58H114O26
Color:
Yellow
Used in a variety of products including skin fresheners, skin care products, skin cleansing products, makeup bases and foundations, shampoos, permanent waves, and fragrance powders. But it can also be used in food as a flavoring ingredient.
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T-MAZ 20, TWEEN 20
Polysorbate 20 is considered Vegan, Lactose-Free, Gluten-Free, Glutamate Free, BSE Free. It is a yellow/golden-colored viscous liquid used as an emulsifier or surfactant in foods, medicines, skincare products, vaccines, etc. It also acts as a surfactant in soaps and cosmetics.
Also known as tween 20 it helps bind ingredients like oil and water to each other. It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan (chemical compounds derived from the dehydration of sugar alcohol), ethylene oxide, and oleic acid, a fatty acid found in animal and vegetable fats. It is often an ingredient in body washes, hair shampoos, lotions, creams, bath oils, etc. It is a safe, non-ionic emulsifier. It can be used with a co-emulsifier, such as Lecithin to cover a wide range of oil in water and water in oil emulsion systems. Individually, it is an excellent solubilizer of essential oils, wetting agent, viscosity modifier, stabilizer, and dispersing agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can this be used in food?
Yes, it's food grade Polysorbate 80, so it's safe for consuming internally and is often used in food industry.
Q: What is it made of?
It is a mixture of polyoxyethylene ethers of mixed partial oleic acid esters of sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides and related compounds.
Q: Is it Halal?
Yes, polysorbate 80 is halal as the fatty acid oleic acid is sourced from vegetable oils.
Q: Is It Gluten free?
Yes, polysorbate 80 is gluten free as it does not contain wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds of these grains. And can be used for people with celiac disease.
Q: Is It Vegan?
Yes, it is vegan as the fatty acid – oleic acid derived from vegetable oils as no animal matter or products derived from animal used in the production. So it is suitable to add in the diet of vegetarians.
Manufacturing process
According to the FDA, there are generally two steps in the manufacturing process of Polysorbate 80. First is an esterification between oleic acid and sorbitol to obtain sorbitan esters and a second is condensation sorbitan esters with ethylene oxide.
Polysorbate 80 can also be produced by reacting sorbitol and ethylene oxide first then esterified with oleic acid, the following are the brief flow chart:
Obtaining the mixture of sorbitol and sorbitan by partially dehydrating sorbitol.
Adding ethylene oxide to the mixture to obtain sorbitan polyethylene ether.
Reacting it with oleic acid.
Other information
Storage & Shelf Life:
Store at 65 - 75°F in a dry and odor-free environment. Best if used within 12 months.
GMO:
Non GMO!!! This term shall be used to describe products that contain NO ingredients, additives or processing aides derived from commodities that have commercially grown GMO varieties in the supply chain (i.e. contains no soybean, corn, cotton, canola, squash, papaya, potato or tomato).
Benefits & Uses
Cosmetics
Polysorbate 20 functions as a denaturant, emulsifying, surfactant in cosmetics and personal care products to help blend oil and water.
For the strong hydrophilicity, it can distribute colors (e.g. incorporate mica), fragrances, oils, and other ingredients evenly in bath bombs, creams, and soaps.
The following products may contain polysorbate 20: Bath bombs, Shampoo, Body butter, Soap
Ice cream & Pickles
Provide a creamy texture
Hold fat and water together (or maintain the shape) very well
Prevent ice crystals formation
Make ice cream resistant to melt
As a solubilizer to disperse food flavors and colors.
Vitamin supplements & Butter sauce
As a solubilizing and dispersing agent in fat-soluble vitamins and vitamin-mineral preparations.
Polysorbate 20 produces the creamy sauce; enables butter and water not separate; makes the milk solids, salts, flavors, colors, and other ingredients distributed evenly in the sauce.
Pharmaceutical
EP/USP/NF grade polysorbate 20 can be used as an excipient that acts as an emulsifier, solubilizing agent, or suspension stabilizer in various pharmaceutical formulations, such as in the dosage forms of solid, semi-solid, and liquid.
Polysorbate 20 can be used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in various vaccines, as a lubricant in eye drops.
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Peppermint Essential Oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Tea tree Essential Oil
Lemon Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Lemon Essential Oil
Rosemary Essential Oil
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Hydrophobic
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Highly aromatic
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Bottle Material
UV resistant amber glass
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Non-GMO
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At VELONA, we believe that natural products are the key to a healthy life. We source only pure and high-quality ingredients and we stand behind every item that we make, 100%
This product is verified with the Non-GMO Project.
Cruelty-Free & Vegan
Not Tested on Animals.
DISCLAIMER:
Velona products are
NOT MEDICAL PRODUCTS.
All products are not considered as a treatment to heal, prevent or cure any disease, health conditions, or problems. This information does
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advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
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