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Polysorbate 20 (F)

Premium nonionic surfactants for precision emulsification and solubilization with industry-leading quality and consistency for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications.

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SurfactantINCI: Polysorbate 20CAS: 9005-64-5

Product Identification

CategorySurfactant
CAS9005-64-5
INCIPolysorbate 20

Technical Specifications

PropertySpecification
INCI NamePolysorbate 20
Chemical NamePolyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate
CAS Number9005-64-5
HLB Value16.7
Critical Micelle Concentration0.06 mM
Viscosity (25°C)400-600 cP
Fatty Acid ChainC12 (Lauric)
Peroxide Value (meq/kg)<0.5
Saponification Value40-55 mg KOH/g
Residual Ethylene Oxide<1 ppm
Heavy Metals≤10 ppm
Peroxide Value<0.5 meq/kg

Why Choose Our Polysorbate 20 (F)

Ultra-Low Peroxide

<0.5 meq/kg for oxidative stability

Batch-to-Batch Consistency

ΔHLB ≤0.5

Cold Process Compatible

Hydrates fully at 25°C

USP/NF/EP Compliant

Meets injectable-grade standards

Vegan & RSPO MB Certified

Sustainable and ethical sourcing

Regulatory Status

Vegan Certified

Ordering Information

  • HLB Calculator (custom surfactant blends)
  • Microscopy Analysis (emulsion droplet imaging)
  • Accelerated Stability Modeling
  • Preventing gel phase formation
  • Solubilizer optimization guide
  • EO/PEG reduction protocols

Applications

Processing Recommendations

25°C

Application Recommendations

Flavor Emulsions

  • Cleaning
  • Emulsification
  • Formulation

Industries

  • Food and Beverage
  • Personal Care
  • Pharmaceuticals