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    3. Tween™ 80

    Tween™ 80

    O/W emulsifier and dispersant often used in conjuction with the appropriate Span. Good solubilizing properties, recommended in systems with unsaturated lipid components such as oleyl alcohol and vegetable triglycerides. RSPO MBAL grades are available.

    INCI name

    Polysorbate 80

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Liquid

    Chemistry

    • Sorbitan derivatives

    Functions

    • Dispersing agents
    • Solubilisers
    • Solvents
    • Emulsifiers
    • Surfactants / detergents

    Regional availability

    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • N America

    Category

    • Skin care
    • Hair care
    • Colour cosmetics

    Applications

    • Bath, shower & soaps
    • After sun
    • Body care
    • Eye contour care
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Face colour
    • Facial cleansers
    • Hair conditioners - rinse off
    • Shampoos
    • Sun protection

    Consumer benefit

    • Environmental protection

    Certifications and standards

    • RSPO
    • Halal

    Regional compliance

    • IECIC

    Ingredient origin

    • Plant derived
    • Petrochemical derived

    Composition information

    • Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)

    Biodegradability

    • Inherently biodegradable
    Typicals
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    Formulations

    Smooth Appearance Liquid Foundation

    Create a silky smooth liquid foundation that is silicone free thanks to Arlasense V5 – which reduces tack and provides superior skin spreading. The combination of Arlasense V5 and Cromollient™ DP3A are a perfect pigment wetting duo delivering even coverage and a smooth appearance to the skin.
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    Makeup Cleanser Oil

    This microemulsion system is very easy to make, yet highly stable. Cithrol 10GTIS, Glycerox 767 and Crodamol IPIS work synergistically to clean makeup completely. Tween 80 helps to stabilise the microemulsion. High concentration of humectant and water gives more fresh feeling than a traditional...
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    Crystal Clear Clarifying Shampoo

    This formulation is perfect to use when you want to strip your hair from product build up. The surfactant system is thickened with Versathix™, a very efficient shear thinning rheology modifier which creates a pleasurable in-use experience without impacting the initial foam or silky after-feel....
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    Sulphate Free Shampoo with Apiscalp

    This clear sulphate free shampoo is an excellent value for money option with great benefits. Crodasinic™ LS30 provides mild but effective cleansing. Arlasilk™ EFA provides substantivity and effective conditioning as well as mildness and non-greasy emolliency while Lustreplex™ offers excellent frizz...
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    B.A.S.E. Serum 10

    A classic serum chassis formula, to which you may add the actives you need to bring unique benefits to it. Translucid, it combines Arlamol HD and Crodamol IPP for a pleasurable skin feel and good spreadability on skin.
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    Curl Reactivating Day-After Spray

    Take care of your hair in-between shampoos with this reactivating shot. The simple day-after spray helps to define and maintains curls in a healthy state. It contains Mirustyle™ MFP designed to deliver outstanding style retention benefits without dulling or altering the feel of the hair, while also...
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    Curl Reactivating Day-After Spray

    Take care of your hair in-between shampoos with this reactivating shot. The simple day-after spray helps to define and maintains curls in a healthy state. It contains MiruStyle™ MFP designed to deliver outstanding style retention benefits without dulling or altering the feel of the hair, while also...
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    Strengthening and Thermoprotective Hair Spray

    Give your hair the shield it needs to get styled, protected and fortified at once. This ultra-light formula uses MiruStyle™ X-HP to provide thermal and anti-frizz protection due to film-forming and humidity regulation properties, it prevents cuticle damage caused by everyday heat grooming practices,...
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