polysorbate 20

Product Description

Polyoxyethene (20) sorbitan monolaurate
CAS number [9005-64-5]
Polysorbate 20 (commercially also known as Tween 20) is a polysorbate surfactant whose stability and relative non-toxicity allows it to be used as a detergent and emulsifier in a number of domestic, scientific, and pharmacological applications. It is a polyoxyethylene derivative of sorbitan monolaurate, and is distinguished from the other members in the Tween range by the length of the polyoxyethylene chain and the fatty acid ester moiety. The commercial product contains a range of chemical species
Tween is used as a wetting agent in flavored mouth drops such as Ice Drops, helping to provide the spreading feeling of the other ingredients like SD alcohol and mint flavor.
The World Health Organization has suggested acceptable daily intake limits of 0-25 mg of polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters per kg body weight
Tween 20 Basic information
Product Name: Tween 20
Synonyms: EMALEX ET-2020;FEMA 2915;PROTEIN SOLUBILIZER 20;POLYETHOXYETHANOL SORBITAN MONOLAUREATE;POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL SORBITAN MONOLAURATE;POLYOXYETHYLENE (4) SORBITAN MONOLAURATE;POLYOXYETHYLENE (20) SORBITAN MONOLAURATE;POLYOXYETHYLENE (20) MONOLAURATE
CAS: 9005-64-5
MF: C18H34O6
MW: 346.459991455078
EINECS: 500-018-3
Product Categories: Ester Ether Type (Surfactants);Functional Materials;Nonionic Surfactants;Surfactants;Biochemistry;Nonionic Surfactants (for Biochemistry);Surfactants (for Biochemistry);Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;O-P
Mol File: Mol File