Tween 60, also named Polysorbate 60 (CAS 9005-67-8), is a nonionic oil-in-water emulsifier made from sorbitan monostearate and ethylene oxide. It is pale yellow waxy paste with HLB 14.9, widely applied in cosmetics, personal care, food and pharmaceutical industry. TNJ Chemical is a professional manufacturer and exporter since 2001. We guarantee high-quality products, competitive price and thoughtful service. If you want to buy or have any other inquiries, please contact sales@tnjchem.com
Chemical Name Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monostearate
CAS No. 9005-67-8
Alias Polysorbate 60, Tween60
HLB value 14.9
Grade Cosmetic grade, Food grade, Pharma grade
Chemphysical Properties
Appearance Off-white to light yellow waxy paste
Odor Mild characteristic odour
Solubility Dispersible in water, soluble in ethanol, methanol; slightly soluble in mineral oil
Melting point 45~55℃Relative density(25℃) 1.06~1.09
Quality Specification
| Item | Tween 20 Polysorbate 20 | Tween 40 Polysorbate 40 | Tween 60 Polysorbate 60 | Tween 80 Polysorbate 80 | Tween 85 Polysorbate 85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS No. | 9005-64-5 | 9005-66-7 | 9005-67-8 | 9005-65-6 | 9005-70-3 |
| Chemical Name | Polyoxyethylene(20) Sorbitan Monolaurate | Polyoxyethylene(20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate | Polyoxyethylene(20) Sorbitan Monostearate | Polyoxyethylene(20) Sorbitan Monooleate | Polyoxyethylene(20) Sorbitan Trioleate |
| Appearance (25℃) | Light yellow viscous liquid | Pale yellow waxy solid | Pale yellow waxy paste | Amber viscous oily liquid | Yellow oily liquid |
| HLB Value | 16.7 | 15.6 | 14.9 | 15.0 | 11.0 |
| Hydroxyl value (mgKOH/g) | 90~110 | 85~100 | 81~96 | 65~82 | 35~50 |
| Saponification value (mgKOH/g) | 40~50 | 40~55 | 45~55 | 43~55 | 165~180 |
| Acid value (mgKOH/g) | ≤2.0 | ≤2.0 | ≤2.0 | ≤2.0 | ≤2.0 |
| Water content | ≤3.0% | ≤3.0% | ≤3.0% | ≤3.0% | ≤3.0% |
| Solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol; insoluble in mineral oil | Dispersible in water; soluble in alcohols | Dispersible in warm water; soluble in ethanol | Soluble in water & organic solvents; insoluble in vegetable oil | Insoluble in water, soluble in oils & organic solvents |
| Main Application | Cosmetics, food, pharma, wetting agent, solubilizer | O/W emulsifier for cream, food, personal care | O/W emulsifier for cream, lotion, food, pharma excipient | Most widely used emulsifier, food, cosmetic, pharma | W/O emulsifier, industrial lubricant, textile |
Application & Use
Cosmetics & personal care: O/W emulsifier for cream, lotion, hair conditioner, mask, stabilizer and solubilizer.
Pharmaceutical industry: excipient, solubilizer for topical preparations.
Food industry: food emulsifier E435, used in baked food, whipped cream, desserts.Industrial field: wetting agent, dispersant, antistatic agent for textile and coating.
Packing Delivery & Storage
Packing: 25kg / 200kg plastic drum
Storage: Keep sealed in cool, dry and ventilated warehouse, avoid high temperature and direct sunlight.
Shelf life: 24 months under proper storage.
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