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Polysorbates

Polysorbates (Tween 20, 60, 80) are non-ionic emulsifiers and solubilisers used in cosmetics, foods, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Grades / forms
20, 60, 80
Documents
TDS · SDS to view and download
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Overview

Polysorbates are ethoxylated sorbitan esters. Polysorbate 20 solubilises fragrances and oils in clear products; polysorbate 60 and 80 emulsify creams, foods and medicines.

They are paired with sorbitan esters (Span) to tune the emulsifier balance (HLB). Food and pharmacopoeia grades are available.

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Applications

  • 1Fragrance solubiliser in toners and sprays
  • 2Creams and lotions
  • 3Food emulsifier (E432–E436)
  • 4Pharmaceutical formulations
  • 5Agrochemical emulsions
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Specification

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Product
Polysorbate 60
Appearance @25°C
Yellowish to brown gelatinous mass which becomes a clear liquid
Odor
Mild, characteristic
Density @25°C
1.08 g/cm³
Flash Point
> 200°C
Molecular Weight
approx. 1310 g/mol
HLB
approx. 15

Specification as stated on our Technical Data Sheet, which you can download below.

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Documents

  • TDSTechnical Data Sheet

    Grades, specification and physical properties.

  • SDSSafety Data Sheet

    Hazards, handling, storage and transport.

PDF documents from our quality records.

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Packing & storage

Packing

  • 50 kg & 200 kg HDPE drums
  • 1 MT IBC totes

Storage & handling

Store in closed containers away from heat.

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  • Certificate of Analysis with every batch
  • SDS in destination format
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  • Private label packing

Questions

Polysorbates, answered.

20 for solubilising fragrances; 80 for emulsions; 60 for creams and foods.

Yes, meeting food additive specifications.

Sorbitan esters (Span), to balance HLB.

Yes. Cosmo Chemistry manufactures and exports Polysorbates from Surat, Gujarat, India to more than 55 countries, for customers in the personal care & home care industry. Send your grade, quantity and destination port for a quotation within one business day.

Every shipment of Polysorbates from Cosmo Chemistry includes a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Certificate of Origin, third-party pre-shipment inspection and destination-specific regulatory documentation are arranged on request.

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