Description: Emulsifying agent consisting of sorbitol, ethylene oxide & oleic acid (polyoxyethylene-80 sorbitan monooleate), oleic acid is derived from vegetable oil. Purity > 95%. Amber, viscous liquid, odorless. Saponification value 45-55. Soluble in water & alcohols, insoluble in oils. HLB value 15 (gives oil-in-water emulsions). CAS: 9005-65-6 INCI Name: Polysorbate-80 Benefits: - Non-ionic, multi-purpose emulsifier (enables water and oil to mix) - Emulsifying efficacy is increased when combined with cetyl alcohol or sorbitan stearate - Acts as dispersing agent and anti-static thickener - Very useful as solubilizer and stabilizer of essential oils - May be useful as hair growth supplement Use: Can be added to formulas as is. Typical use level is 1 - 10%. For external use only. Applications: Body washes, hair shampoos, hair loss treatments, lotions, creams, bath oils, solubilizates. Country of Origin: USA Raw material source: Sorbitol, vegetable oils Manufacture: Polysorbate 80 is obtained by esterification of sorbitol with one or three molecules of a fatty acid including stearic, lauric, oleic, and palmitic acid. Animal Testing: Not animal tested GMO: Not tested for GMOs Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components