Polysorbates
Polysorbates are a series of partial fatty acid esters of sorbitol and its anhydrides copolymerized with approximately 20, 5, or 4 moles of ethylene oxide for each mole of sorbitol and its anhydrides
Polysorbates
| Polysorbates | |
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| Primary function | Wetting agent |
| Typical use level | 0.1 - 3% |
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| Benefits / Claims | As wetting agent, they lower the surface tension, helping the spreadability and increasing the adhesive properties |
| Suitable for | Cream/ Emulsion Softgel Capsules Buccal Oral Suspensions Oral Syrup Oral Solutions Gel Lotion |