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Polysorbate(Tween)
9005-67-8
C64h126o26
500-019-9
Paper
Normal
>12 Months
Tween
Natural
HNTY
1000kg/Drum
25kg/Drum
China
3402130090
Product Description
Tween emulsifiers, a series of nonionic surfactants, belong to the polysorbate family and are widely recognized for their exceptional emulsifying, dispersing, and stabilizing properties. These synthetic compounds are derived from sorbitol and fatty acids, forming hydrophilic polyoxyethylene chains and hydrophobic fatty acid tails. Common variants include Tween 20 (polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate), Tween 40 (palmitate), Tween 60 (stearate), and Tween 80 (oleate), each tailored for specific applications based on their Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) values, which range from 8 to 16.5.
Key Features:
High Emulsification Efficiency: Stabilizes oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions by reducing interfacial tension.
Thermal & pH Stability: Performs effectively across broad temperature ranges and pH conditions.
Water Solubility: Highly soluble in aqueous systems, enhancing compatibility with hydrophilic formulations.
Low Toxicity: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
Biocompatibility: Suitable for biomedical and pharmaceutical formulations.
| Model | Chemical name | Aicd value (mgKOH/g) | Saponification value (mgKOH/g) | Hydroxy value (mgKOH/g) | HLB Value |
| T20 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate | ≤2.0 | 40-50 | 96-108 | 16.7 |
| T21 | Polyoxyethylene (4) sorbitan monolaurate | ≤3.0 | 100-115 | 225-255 | 13.3 |
| T40 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate | ≤2.0 | 41-52 | 90-107 | 15.6 |
| T60 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate | ≤2.0 | 45-55 | 81-96 | 14.9 |
| T61 | Polyoxyethylene (4) sorbitan monostearate | ≤3.0 | 95-115 | 165-195 | 9.6 |
| T65 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate | ≤2.0 | 88-98 | 44-60 | 10.5 |
| T80 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate | ≤2.0 | 45-55 | 65-80 | 15 |
| T81 | Polyoxyethylene (5) sorbitan monooleate | ≤2.0 | 95-105 | 135-165 | 10 |
| T85 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan trioleate | ≤2.0 | 83-98 | 40-60 | 11 |
Food Industry
Dairy & Bakery: Stabilizes ice cream, whipped cream, and baked goods to improve texture.
Beverages: Enhances flavor dispersion in flavored drinks and vitamin-fortified products.
Processed Foods: Acts as a dough conditioner and prevents oil separation in sauces.
Pharmaceuticals
Drug Delivery: Solubilizes hydrophobic active ingredients in oral, topical, and injectable formulations (e.g., vaccines).
Creams & Lotions: Stabilizes emulsions in topical ointments and moisturizers.
Dairy & Bakery: Stabilizes ice cream, whipped cream, and baked goods to improve texture.
Beverages: Enhances flavor dispersion in flavored drinks and vitamin-fortified products.
Processed Foods: Acts as a dough conditioner and prevents oil separation in sauces.
Pharmaceuticals
Drug Delivery: Solubilizes hydrophobic active ingredients in oral, topical, and injectable formulations (e.g., vaccines).
Creams & Lotions: Stabilizes emulsions in topical ointments and moisturizers.
Cosmetics & Personal
Care Skincare: Used in creams, serums, and sunscreens for uniform texture and stability.
Haircare: Improves consistency of shampoos and conditioners.
Biotechnology
Cell Culture: Serves as a mild detergent for cell membrane studies (e.g., Tween 20/80 in protein assays).
Diagnostics: Stabilizes reagents in immunoassays.
Care Skincare: Used in creams, serums, and sunscreens for uniform texture and stability.
Haircare: Improves consistency of shampoos and conditioners.
Biotechnology
Cell Culture: Serves as a mild detergent for cell membrane studies (e.g., Tween 20/80 in protein assays).
Diagnostics: Stabilizes reagents in immunoassays.
Industrial Applications
Agrochemicals: Emulsifies pesticides and herbicides for even spray distribution.
Paints & Coatings: Disperses pigments and stabilizes latex emulsions.
Agrochemicals: Emulsifies pesticides and herbicides for even spray distribution.
Paints & Coatings: Disperses pigments and stabilizes latex emulsions.
