Polysorbate 20

Overview :

Polysorbates are non-ionic surfactants derived from polyethoxylated sorbitan esters. They are widely used in various industries due to their excellent emulsification, solubilization, and wetting properties.

Chemical Information

- CAS Number:                              

    - Polysorbate 20: 90493-00-6               

    - Polysorbate 40: 9005-67-8

    - Polysorbate 60: 9005-67-8

    - Polysorbate 80: 9005-65-6

-HSN CODE 

  -   Polysorbate 20: 34024900

    - Polysorbate 40: 34024900

    - Polysorbate 60: 34021300

    - Polysorbate 80: 34021900

- Molecular Formula:

    - Polysorbate 20: C58H114O26

    - Polysorbate 40: C63H124O26

    - Polysorbate 60: C69H134O26

    - Polysorbate 80: C73H144O26

- Molecular Weight:

    - Polysorbate 20: 1227.69 g/mol

    - Polysorbate 40: 1444.99 g/mol

    - Polysorbate 60: 1662.29 g/mol

    - Polysorbate 80: 1879.59 g/mol

Properties :

- Appearance: Yellow to amber liquid

- Color: Gardner Color < 7

- Solubility: Soluble in water and organic solvents

- pH: Neutral (7-9)

- Biodegradable

Applications :

- Pharmaceuticals (emulsifier, solubilizer)

- Cosmetics (emulsifier, moisturizer)

- Food (emulsifier, stabilizer)

- Beverages (emulsifier, stabilizer)

- Agricultural chemicals (emulsifier, wetter)

Specifications :

- Active content: 99%

- pH: 7-9

- Viscosity: 200-500 mPa.s

- Cloud point: 20-60C

- Pour point: -10C.