Tween 80-LQ-(SG)

Tween 80-LQ-(SG) by Croda is a high-quality surfactant and emulsifier that belongs to the Tween series. It is a liquid polyethylene glycol ester of sorbitan monooleate, commonly known as polysorbate 80. This versatile ingredient finds extensive use in various cosmetic and personal care products for its emulsifying, dispersing, and solubilizing properties.

Description: Tween 80-LQ-(SG) is a liquid polyethylene glycol ester of sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80).

Benefits:

1. Emulsification: It can create stable oil-in-water emulsions, making it an effective emulsifier for creams, lotions, and other emulsion-based formulations.

2. Solubilization: Tween 80-LQ-(SG) is useful in solubilizing lipophilic substances in water-based systems, enabling the incorporation of essential oils, fragrances, and other hydrophobic ingredients.

3. Dispersing Agent: It helps to uniformly disperse insoluble or poorly soluble components in a formulation, improving overall product stability.

4. Wetting Agent: Tween 80-LQ-(SG) enhances the spreading and wetting properties of products, which can improve the application and performance of cosmetic formulations.

5. Stabilization: It aids in stabilizing formulations by preventing the separation of incompatible ingredients.

Applications:

1. Skincare: Used in creams, lotions, serums, and other skincare products as an emulsifier and stabilizer.

2. Haircare: Included in shampoos, conditioners, and hair styling products to improve emulsification and product performance.

3. Body Washes: Added to body washes and shower gels to create stable emulsions.

4. Sunscreens: Utilized in sunscreens to help disperse UV filters and improve their efficacy.

5. Fragrance Products: Employed in perfumes, colognes, and body sprays to solubilize fragrances in water-based formulations.