Polysorbate 85

Polysorbate 85 (CAS 9005-70-3) is a polyoxyethylene sorbitan trioleate, a nonionic surfactant derived from sorbitol esterified with three oleic acid chains and ethoxylated to improve water dispersibility.

It functions primarily as an emulsifier, dispersant, and solubilizer across industrial and personal care applications. Its high oleic acid content makes it particularly suited to oil-rich systems where stable emulsification is required.

In personal care, it emulsifies high-lipid formulations such as body oils, hair conditioners, and oil-in-water creams. It acts as a lipophilic emulsifier needed to anchor fatty phases in viscous cosmetic products.

Textile and leather processing uses this surfactant as a fiber lubricant and dispersant. It helps distribute oils and finishing agents evenly across various substrates during the manufacturing and treatment process.

Industrial and institutional cleaning formulations incorporate it to solubilize mineral oils and hydrocarbon soils into aqueous systems. This ensures effective removal of heavy grease in commercial cleaning environments.

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it supports the preparation of oil-based topical carriers and veterinary formulations. It provides the stable emulsification necessary for consistent delivery of active ingredients in medical applications.

The product is supplied as an amber to yellow viscous liquid available in technical and cosmetic grades. Specifications are aligned to standard industry requirements for high-performance nonionic surfactants.

Bulk supply is typically offered in drums or IBC containers to meet large-scale industrial needs. The material remains stable under standard storage conditions when kept in its original, sealed packaging.