SHORT DESCRIPTION
Polysorbate 20 a non-ionic surfactant, is formed through a process of ethoxylation, involving the repetition of 20 units of polyethylene glycol. Polysorbate 20 is used to improve the texture, feel, and the scent of skincare and cosmetic products. It is also used to stabilize emulsions and suspensions in pharmaceutical products.
PACKAGING TYPE
C₅₈H₁₁₄O₂₆
jerry can
TDS SHEET
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CHEMICAL NAME
Polysorbate 20
INDUSTRY
Personal Care
APPLICATION
Emulsifier
Surfactant
IDENTIFICATION AND PROPERTIES
SYNONYMS
Tween 20, Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate,
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
1226 g/mol
CAS NUMBER
9005-64-5
CHEMICAL FORMULA
C₅₈H₁₁₄O₂₆
HS CODE
Not Specified
DENSITY
1.095 g/cm3
MELTING POINT
98.9 °C
BOILING POINT
Not Specified
VISCOSITY
Not Specified
SHELF LIFE
Not Specified
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Not Specified
Product FAQs
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