Tween 60

Product Details

CasNo： 9005-67-8

MF： C24​H46​O6​⋅(C2​H4​O)n​

Appearance： liquid

Delivery Time： 15 days

Packing： 200kg/drum

Purity： 99%

Basic Information

• English Name: Tween 60, Polyoxyethylene(20) Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60
• CAS No.: 9005-67-8
• Molecular Formula: C24​H46​O6​⋅(C2​H4​O)n​
• Molecular Weight: Approximately 1286 (calculated with n=20)

Technical Indicators

• Appearance: Yellow to amber oily liquid or paste
• Hydroxyl Value (as KOH): 80–105 mgKOH/g
• Saponification Value (as KOH): 40–55 mgKOH/g
• Acid Value (as KOH): ≤2.0 mgKOH/g
• Water Content: ≤3%
• HLB Value: 14.5

Physical and Chemical Properties

• Relative Density: Approximately 1.1
• Viscosity: Approximately 600 mPa·s
• Solubility: Easily soluble in water, ethanol, ether, and other organic solvents; insoluble in mineral oil and vegetable oil.
• Flash Point: ＞149°C
• Stability: Chemically stable with good heat resistance and low hydrolysis tendency under normal conditions. May undergo partial hydrolysis in strong acid or alkali environments.

Performance Characteristics

Tween 60 is an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsifier with excellent emulsifying, dispersing, solubilizing, and stabilizing properties. Its moderate HLB value (14.5) balances hydrophilicity and lipophilicity, making it effective for stabilizing water-based formulations and enhancing the dispersion of oil-soluble ingredients in aqueous systems. It maintains stability across a range of temperatures, ensuring consistent performance in various processing and storage conditions.

Main Uses

• Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in ice cream, bread, cakes, and other foods. It improves texture and stability—for example, preventing oil-water separation in ice cream and retaining moisture in bread to extend freshness.
• Pharmaceutical Field: Functions as an emulsifier, dispersant, and solubilizer in oral liquids, creams, and other formulations, helping active pharmaceutical ingredients disperse uniformly for enhanced efficacy.
• Cosmetics Industry: Acts as an emulsifier and emollient in creams, lotions, and skincare products, contributing to a smooth, 细腻 texture and improving ingredient compatibility.
• Other Fields: Applied as an antistatic agent and fiber lubricant in the textile industry; used in food machinery cleaning fluids and metalworking fluids to provide wetting, dissolving, and dispersing effects.

Packaging and Storage

• Packaging: Typically packed in 200kg iron drums or 25kg plastic buckets. Custom packaging options are available upon request.
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place with sealed containers. Protect from direct sunlight and moisture. Shelf life is generally 2 years under proper storage conditions.