Polysorbate 20

DESCRIPTION

Polysorbate is a gentle, non-ionic solubilizer and emulsifier used in home fragrance products to combine oil-based and water-based ingredients.

It plays a crucial role in preventing ‘separation’ between fragrance oils and water, ensuring a smooth and consistent blend.

This ingredient is especially popular for making room sprays from scratch. It allows fragrance oil to disperse evenly in water-based products like room and linen sprays, creating a stable solution. Without Polysorbate oils would float on top of the water, leading to poor scent throw and clogging issues in spray bottles.

Key benefits :

• Perfect for room sprays and linen sprays

• Ideal for mixing fragrance oils with diffuser bases such as Augeo and Perfumer’s Alcohol

• Prevents separation of oil and water

Usage recommendation:

Use Polysorbate in a 1:1 ratio with your fragrance oil. For example, if you use 5% fragrance oil add 5% Polysorbate.

Always test in small batches to check stability and clarity!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

SDS Polysorbaat

How to Make a Room Spray

Polysorbate 20 is an essential solubilizer that helps blend fragrance oils with water or alcohol, preventing separation and ensuring even scent distribution.

Water-Based Room Spray

Ideal for alcohol-free sprays 
Note: Requires a preservative due to high water content.

Ingredients (100 ml total):

• 5 ml Fragrance Oil (5%)

• 5 ml Polysorbate 20 (5%)

• 88 ml Distilled Water (88%)

Instructions:

1. Mix fragrance oil with Polysorbate 20 until fully blended.

2. Add distilled water and stir.

3. Combine both mixtures and pour into a spray bottle.

4. Shake before each use. A milky appearance is normal.

Alcohol-Based Room Spray

Ideal for stronger scent throw and a clear finish.
Polysorbate 20 helps solubilize the fragrance and ensures long-term stability.

Ingredients (100 ml total):

• 20 ml Fragrance Oil (20%)

• 20 ml Polysorbate 20 (20%)

• 60 ml Perfumer’s Alcohol (60%)

Instructions:

1. Blend fragrance oil with Polysorbate 20 until uniform.

2. Add Perfumer’s Alcohol and mix thoroughly.

3. Let the mixture rest 24 hours for best results.

4. Pour into a spray bottle.

Tip:

Always test on a small scale first!