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TEGO® SML 20 (Polysorbate 20) is a mild nonionic surfactant, solubilizer assisting as a hydrophilic emulsifier for O/W emulsions. It is compatible with all other non-ionic emulsifiers and anionic and cationic surfactants. With high ethoxylated non-ionic surfactants very mild formulations are obtainable. TEGO® SML 20 can be used as a mild non-ionic surfactant in shampoos, shower and foam baths, solubilizer for fatty oils and perfume oil in all aqueous preparations and as an emulsifier/co-emulsifier for O/W emulsions.
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