Product Description

ProductPolysorbate 20
CAS9005-64-5 (generic) 68154-33-6
FormulaC58H114O26
SynonymPolysorbate 20, PEG-20 sorbitan laurate, POE (20) sorbitan monolaurate, Sorbimacrogol laurate 300, Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.

Typical Product Specifications

NotesPolysorbate 20 is a Mixture of laurate esters of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydrides, with 20 moles ethylene oxide Polysorbate 20 uses and applications include: Surfactant, ow emulsifier, solubilizer, wetting agent in agriculture, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, leather, metalworking, textiles, paints, emulsion polymerization; antistat for rigid PVC; in food packaging adhesives; synthetic flavoring agent, emulsifier, stabilizer, dispersant in foods; emulsifier in food packaging; emulsifier, solubilizer, antistat, viscous modifier, lubricant for textiles, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals Use Level 1-15 (emulsifier for pharmaceuticals) FEMA#: 2915; INS432
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionSurfactant, Emulsifier, Dispersant, Stabilizer, Lubricant
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Textiles, Adhesives, Flavor
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