• Formulating

  Polysorbate 80

  Posted by Anonymous on October 27, 2017 at 7:19 pm

  i am needing to know if there is any way to get polysorbate 80 to turn clear. I am mixing it with glycerin. Thanks a bunch!

  chemicalmatt replied 7 years ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  DRBOB@VERDIENT.BIZ

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  October 27, 2017 at 9:44 pm

  Add some water

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  RDKOXYNERGY

  Member

  October 28, 2017 at 4:24 pm

  Maybe if it is not clear it is because of other component like perfume or preservative. You should check you ratio of products to solubilize and P80.
  And maybe add P80 till formulation is clear. But it p80 will give bit yellow color to your formulation if you put too much.

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  chemicalmatt

  Member

  November 3, 2017 at 8:01 pm

  I’ve found USP or FG to have a lower cloud point than other grades.  Also, try a little butylene glycol to help clarify. Helps “detackify” your formula also.

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