⚡ HIGH CONTAMINATION RISK
Polysorbate 20
INCI: Polysorbate 20 | CAS Registry Number: 9005-64-5
1. Technical Overview & Cosmetic Applications
Polysorbate 20 is essential for dissolving essential oils and fragrances in water without cloudiness. The lauric acid component must be audited back to sustainable coconut or palm kernel oil.
Common Product Formulations: Micellar waters, body mists, essential oil room sprays, clear shampoo systems.
2. Halal Compliance & Critical Non-Conformance Vectors
Hidden Contamination Vectors
Commercial lauric acid cuts blended with animal fatty acids; non-halal ethoxylation units
Approved Halal Alternatives
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, certified vegetable Polysorbate 20
3. Scientific Auditing & Testing Protocol
| Audit Metric | Circle H Verification Specification |
|---|---|
| International Verdict | Requires verified plant-derived lauric acid and animal-free alkoxylation processing |
| Laboratory Testing | FTIR spectroscopy, saponification value determination & fatty acid chromatography |
| Chain of Custody | Uninterrupted traceability back to certified raw material supplier; continuous column inspection and dedicated vessel validation. |
| Cross-Contamination | Clean-In-Place (CIP) protocol validation, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) screening, and zero animal tallow residues. |
Certify Your Polysorbate 20 Supply Chain
Ensure market clearance across 57 OIC member nations, GCC markets, and ASEAN regulatory authorities under Circle H International certification.