This water-soluble emulsifier is a must-have product for DIY bath bombs and bath oil. It helps oil and color mix into the water rather than pooling on top. It can also be used as a co-emulsifier in lotion. It's best for mixing heavier carrier oils. Usage Instructions: Bath bombs 1 to 6 percent. Lotion 1 to 5 percent. Bath oil up to 50 percent. 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). 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. Raw material source: Sorbitol, vegetable oils
