Polysorbate 20
Nonionic surfactant for cosmetics and personal care, fragrances and perfumery and food processing.
- Shipping terms
- EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
- Storage
- Ambient
- Certifications
- REACH
Overview
- Nonionic surfactant
- CAS 9005-64-5
- REACH registered
- ISO tanks, IBCs and drums
Polysorbate 20 is a nonionic surfactant (CAS 9005-64-5 · C₅₈H₁₁₄O₂₆). Main applications: cosmetics and personal care, fragrances and perfumery, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and metal surface treatment.
Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.
The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.
Specifications
Polysorbate 20Product sheet
Typical analysis
| Appearance | Yellow to amber oily liquid |
|---|---|
| Acid value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Saponification value | 40–50 mg KOH/g |
| Hydroxyl value | 96–108 mg KOH/g |
| Moisture | ≤ 3.0 % |
| pH (5 % solution) | 5–8 |
| Water solubility | Miscible with water and ethanol |
| HLB value | 16.7 |
Specifications
| Product type | Nonionic surfactant |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 9005-64-5 |
| Molecular formula | C₅₈H₁₁₄O₂₆ |
| Molecular weight | 1227.54 g/mol |
| Synonyms | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate, Tween 20, E432 |
| EU REACH | Registered |
Packaging
ISO tank container (bulk)
IBC
Drums
