How is Florida Laboratories Polysorbate 20 authentic vs. local Indian alternatives?

Florida Laboratories Polysorbate 20 is sourced directly from authorized US retailers and authorized brand partners, ensuring it is factory-sealed and imported per-order. It is the same formulation US buyers receive, backed by continuous laboratory quality assurance testing. All customs duties and GST are included in the displayed price, and it arrives via ExpressBox tracked shipping within 12-14 days.

Can I use this Polysorbate 20 in food products in India?

This Polysorbate 20 is labeled 'Food Grade Kosher' and is intended for use in cosmetic and personal care formulations. While it meets food-grade standards, it is not intended for direct consumption as a food additive in India. Always follow formulation guidelines for cosmetic products. Keep out of reach of children.

What is Polysorbate 20 used for in DIY cosmetics?

Polysorbate 20 acts as an emulsifier and detergent. It helps to blend oil-based ingredients (like fragrance or essential oils) with water-based ingredients, preventing separation in products such as lotions, body washes, shampoos, and body sprays. This ensures a smooth, consistent texture.

How much Polysorbate 20 should I use in my DIY recipes?

Typical usage rates for Polysorbate 20 range from 1% to 20% of the oil phase in your formulation, depending on the oils being emulsified. For example, to solubilize fragrance oils into body sprays, a 1:1 ratio of fragrance to Polysorbate 20 is often recommended. Always refer to specific DIY recipe guidelines for best results.

Does this Polysorbate 20 separate in body sprays?

No, Polysorbate 20 is specifically used to prevent separation. It helps to solubilize fragrance or essential oils into water-based products like body sprays, ensuring they remain uniformly mixed and do not separate over time. This creates a stable and consistent product.

Florida Laboratories Polysorbate 20 Food Grade Kosher 118ml | Emulsifier for DIY Cosmetics & Sprays

Name: Florida Laboratories Polysorbate 20 Food Grade Kosher 118ml (4 fl oz) | Emulsifier for DIY Cosmetics & Sprays
Brand: Florida Laboratories
SKU: yzz0281
Price: 1889.00 INR
Availability: InStock

About this item

Florida Laboratories Polysorbate 20 (118ml/4 fl oz) is a pure, food-grade emulsifier and detergent sourced from authorized US retailers. It's essential for creating stable DIY cosmetic products like lotions, shampoos, and body washes by effectively blending oil and water components. This ensures a consistent texture and prevents separation, making your homemade products professional-grade. All customs duties and GST are included in the price, with tracked delivery via ExpressBox.

This versatile ingredient acts as a solubilizer, helping to incorporate fragrance or essential oils into water-based products such as body sprays without them separating. Its detergent properties also make it useful in liquid soaps and body scrubs. The 4 oz (118ml) bottle provides ample material for numerous DIY projects, offering excellent value for home crafters and small businesses.

Compared to local alternatives, this USA-imported Polysorbate 20 offers guaranteed food-grade purity and consistent quality, verified through continuous laboratory testing by Florida Laboratories. It's ideal for those seeking reliable raw materials for personal care formulations. Your order arrives 12-14 days with all import charges pre-paid.

Key Features

You are buying 1 Bottle 4 oz Polysorbate 20 FOOD GRADE KOSHER
We are pleased to offer you the finest raw materials available for your needs on the planet.
Can be used as a detergent and emulsifier. Can be used in a variety of products like shampoo, liquid soaps, body scrubs, conditioners, lotions, body washes, etc.
Helps to mix your essential or fragrance oils into body sprays without separating.
Sold by Weight / Not by Volume

Why choose this product

Pure Emulsifier for Consistent Formulations

Florida Laboratories Polysorbate 20 is a pure, food-grade emulsifier and detergent. It guarantees stable mixtures in your DIY cosmetics, preventing oil and water from separating. This ensures your lotions, soaps, and body washes have a smooth, consistent texture, unlike some local alternatives that may offer less reliable results. Sourced directly from authorized US retailers and authorized brand partners, each batch undergoes continuous laboratory quality assurance testing. This commitment to high standards means you receive the finest raw materials available for your needs, ensuring your finished products perform as intended.

Ideal for DIYers, Skip if Sensitive

This product is perfect for home crafters, DIY cosmetic makers, and small businesses creating lotions, soaps, body washes, and sprays. It's excellent for incorporating fragrance or essential oils. However, individuals with extremely sensitive skin or known allergies to polysorbates should perform a patch test before widespread use or consult a dermatologist. While food-grade, it is intended for external cosmetic use only. Keep out of reach of children.

How to use

Measure Your Oils — Determine the amount of fragrance or essential oils you wish to incorporate into your water-based product. A common starting point is a 1:1 ratio of oil to Polysorbate 20 for solubilizing.
Combine and Mix — In a separate container, combine the Polysorbate 20 with your fragrance or essential oils. Mix thoroughly until the oils are fully incorporated into the Polysorbate 20, forming a clear solution.
Incorporate into Water Phase — Slowly add the oil-Polysorbate 20 mixture to your water-based product ingredients (e.g., distilled water, hydrosols). Stir or blend continuously until a stable emulsion is formed and no separation occurs.
Add to Final Product — Add the emulsified mixture to your main product base (lotions, soaps, sprays). Continue mixing until the entire product is uniform. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Example scenarios

Typical situations where Florida Laboratories Polysorbate 20 Food Grade Kosher 118ml (4 fl oz) | Emulsifier for DIY Cosmetics & Sprays helps — illustrative scenarios, not customer reviews.

Scenario 1

Illustrative example

Where it helps

A home crafter in Delhi wants to make stable body lotions and soaps for personal use.

How this product helps

Using Florida Laboratories Polysorbate 20 ensures oils and water mix smoothly, creating professional-quality lotions and soaps without separation. The 4 oz bottle provides ample material for multiple batches, offering good value for consistent results.

Scenario 2

Illustrative example

Where it helps

A small business owner in Mumbai needs a reliable emulsifier for DIY body sprays and cosmetic formulations.

How this product helps

This food-grade Polysorbate 20 guarantees stable mixtures, essential for products like body sprays where fragrance needs to stay uniformly dispersed. Imported from the USA, it offers verified purity and quality for professional formulations.

Specifications

Composition

Key Ingredient	Polysorbate 20
Free From	Not specified

Usage

Directions	Use as a detergent and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. Mix essential or fragrance oils into body sprays without separation. Suitable for shampoos, liquid soaps, body scrubs, conditioners, lotions, and body washes.
Serving Size	N/A (Cosmetic Ingredient)
Cost per use	118 ml bottle — ₹16.01 per ml
Shelf life after opening	12 months (Category Default)
Contraindications	Individuals with extreme skin sensitivity or known allergies to polysorbates should perform a patch test.
Allergens / common irritants	Not specified

How we compare

Feature	Florida Laboratories Polysorbate	Others
Purity & Certification	Food Grade, Kosher Certified. Continuous lab testing ensures high standards.	Varies by brand; may be industrial grade or lack specific certifications.
Emulsification Performance	Effectively blends oils and water for stable lotions, soaps, and sprays.	Performance can vary; some may require higher concentrations or yield less stable emulsions.
Application Versatility	Ideal for cosmetics, body sprays, lotions, shampoos, soaps, and scrubs.	Generally suitable for similar applications, but purity may limit cosmetic use.
Cost per ml	118 ml bottle — ₹16.01 per ml	Local brands typically range from ₹10-₹30 per 10ml, depending on purity and brand.

SKU	yzz0281
GTIN	0741296771716
Brand	Florida Laboratories
Product Name	Polysorbate 20 Food Grade Kosher
Item Form	Liquid
Volume	118 ml (4 fl oz)
Weight	0.31 lbs (0.14 kg)
Package Quantity	1 Bottle
Material	Wood Based
Country of Origin	Not stated by manufacturer — US retail version, sourced from authorized US retailers and authorized brand partners
Part Number	Pol4oz
Model Number	8541977888

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