Sorbitan esters and Polysorbates as nonionic offer many advantages over ionic surfactants including increase stability, enhance flexibility and provide wider compatibility. They are stable in mild acids, alkalis and electrolytes and do not react with ionic ingredients or actives.

What is polysorbate 85 ? Polysorbate 85 is?also known as polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan trioleate/polyoxyethylene sorbitan trioleate, consists of sorbitol, and oleic acid. It has a molecular formula of C100H188O28.