Tween 20

Product Name: Tween 20

Other Name: Polysorbate 20; Polyoxyethylene(20) sorbitan monolaurate

CAS No.: 9005-64-5

Molecular formula: C58H114O26

EINECS No.: 500-018-3

Molecular weight: 1226.48

Grade: Technical grade, Food grade, Pharmaceutical grade

Product Feature:

At room temperature, Tween 20 is a light yellow to yellow viscous liquid. Slightly bitter, soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl acetate, and toluene, insoluble in mineral oil and vegetable oil. It has emulsifying, wetting, foaming and other properties, and belongs to the O/W type emulsifier with an HLB value of 16.7.

Product Specification:

Items Specifications
Appearance Light yellow to yellow viscous liquid
Saponification value (mgKOH/g) 40~50
Hydroxyl value (mgKOH/g) 96~108
Acid value (mgKOH/g) ≤2
Water content (%) ≤3
Ignition residue (w%) ≤0.25
Oxyethylene group (w%) 70~74
Lead (Pb) (mg/kg) ≤2

 

Application:

Tween 20 is used as a solubilizer, penetrant and dispersant in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations. It can also use as a softener, finishing agent, antistatic agent, and lubricant in the textile industry.

 

Packing: 25kg/drum, 200kg/drum; 1000kg/IBC drum.

 

Storage: Store in cool, dry and well-ventilated place in tightly sealed packages, away from heat and light.

 

Safety: Not dangerous goods.

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