Polysorbate-20 is a surfactant, a yellow or amber clear oily liquid, used as an emulsifier, dispersant, solubilizer, stabilizer, etc.
Tween 20 is an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsifier that can be used as a solubilizer, diffusing agent, stabilizer, antistatic agent, and lubricant, such as mineral oil emulsifier, cosmetic emulsifier, and pharmaceutical emulsifier. , dye cosolvent, foam stabilizer, photographic emulsion additive, shampoo viscosity regulator, antistatic silky synergist in spinning oil, fiber processing aid, etc. Especially suitable for use with Span-20.
Polysorbate 20 /Tween 20 Typical Properties
| Acid Value(KOH mg/g) | ≤2.2 |
| Saponification Value(KOH mg/g) | 40~50 |
| Hydroxyl Value(KOH mg/g) | 96~108 |
| Water(%) | ≤3.0% |
| Residue on ignition(%) | ≤0.25% |
| Heavy Metal(%) | < 0.001% |
