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Polysorbate 20
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Polysorbate 20
Chemical name: Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate
Synonyms: Tween 20, Sorbitan monolaurate ethoxylate
CAS number: 9005-64-5
EC number: 500-018-3
Formula: C58H114O26 (approximate)
Form: Non-ionic surfactant / emulsifier
Product Specification
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid |
| Odour | Faint, characteristic |
| pH (5% solution) | ~5.0 – 7.0 |
| Density (20 °C) | ~1.07 g mL-1 |
| HLB value | ~16.7 (highly hydrophilic) |
| Solubility | Fully soluble in water and alcohol |
Applications
- Emulsifier for oil-in-water systems
- Solubiliser for essential oils, fragrances and flavours
- Stabiliser in creams, lotions, and serums
- Dispersant in cleaners and detergents
- Food additive (when supplied in food grade) — emulsifier, dispersant (E432)
Industries
- Personal Care & Cosmetics — creams, lotions, serums, shampoos, body wash
- Home Care — cleaners, fragrance solubilisers, sprays
- Food & Beverage — flavour solubiliser, emulsifier (food-grade only)
- Pharmaceuticals — excipient in oral and topical formulations
- Industrial & Institutional — emulsification of oils and active agents
Packaging & Storage
Available in 5 L, 25 L, 200 L drum and 1 000 L IBC formats.
Store in tightly sealed containers at 5–30 °C. Protect from freezing and direct sunlight.
Shelf life: 24 months from manufacture date under recommended storage conditions.
Safety & Regulatory
Not classified as hazardous under UK-CLP regulations.
Transport: Not regulated.
Use normal good hygiene and PPE practices (gloves and goggles when handling bulk).
Refer to the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for classification, handling, storage, PPE and disposal guidance.