info@chinafoodchem.com     +86-13685767178/+86-13396509352
You are here: Home » Products » Emulsifiers » Polysorbate » Polysorbate 20 (Tween 20)

loading

Share to:
facebook sharing button
twitter sharing button
line sharing button
wechat sharing button
linkedin sharing button
pinterest sharing button
whatsapp sharing button
sharethis sharing button

Polysorbate 20 (Tween 20)

Polysorbate 20, also known as Tween 20, is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier that belongs to the polysorbate family. It is derived from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and ethylene oxide.
Availability:
Quantity:

Key Features of Polysorbate 20:

  1. Emulsifying Agent: Polysorbate 20 is a versatile emulsifier, enabling it to mix oil and water phases together in formulations. It helps create stable emulsions by reducing interfacial tension between immiscible components.

  2. Surfactant: As a surfactant, Polysorbate 20 reduces surface tension and enhances the spreadability of products. It aids in combining ingredients that would otherwise separate, ensuring uniformity and consistency.

  3. Solubilizer: Polysorbate 20 is also an effective solubilizer, helping to dissolve oil-soluble ingredients into aqueous solutions.

Applications of Polysorbate 20:

  1. Cosmetics and Personal Care: Polysorbate 20 is widely used in the cosmetic and personal care industry. It can be found in various products such as cleansers, shampoos, body washes, lotions, and makeup. It helps solubilize fragrances, essential oils, and other oil-based ingredients, improving their dispersibility in water-based formulations.

  2. Pharmaceuticals: Polysorbate 20 finds applications in pharmaceutical formulations as an emulsifier and solubilizer. It assists in the dispersion of active ingredients in oral syrups, suspensions, and topical medications.

  3. Food Industry: Polysorbate 20 is occasionally used in the food industry as an emulsifier and stabilizer. It can be found in certain beverages, ice creams, whipped toppings, and bakery products.

  4. Laboratory and Research: Polysorbate 20 is commonly used in laboratory settings as a dispersing agent for biological samples and reagents. It aids in the solubilization and dispersion of lipids and hydrophobic molecules.


Previous: 
Next: 

Product Category

We can offer you a wide range of quality products along with competitive prices and stable supply.

Welcome to contact us!

Follow Us:

Quick Links

Product Category

Get In Touch

Feel free to let us know what we can do for you.
Contact us

Tel

+86-571-85926567
+86-571-58236403
+86-571-86998432

Hotline

+86-13685767178
+86-13396509352

Address

Ruilding B Zhenhua Road 200, Xihu District, Hangzhou, China. 310030
Copryright © 2023 Hangzhou Union Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Sitemap. Support by leadong.com. Privacy Policy.