Tween 60, also known as Polysorbate 60 / Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monostearate (CAS No. 9005-67-8), is an advanced, mild oil-in-water nonionic surfactant with an HLB value of 14.5. It typically appears as an amber viscous paste featuring exceptional water solubility. It delivers superior emulsification, solubilization, dispersion, and stabilization properties for demanding industrial, personal care, and food-grade formulations.
| ANALYSIS | SPECIFICATION | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to amber oily liquid or paste | Complies |
| Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g) | 90 ~ 107 | Complies |
| Saponification Value (mg KOH/g) | 45 ~ 55 | Complies |
| HLB | 14.9 | Complies |
| Ash (%) | ≤ 1.0% | 0.83% |
| Moisture (%) | ≤ 10.0% | 8.95% |
| Heavy Metals (ppm) | < 20 | Complies |
| Density (g/ml) | ≥ 0.6% | Complies |
| pH | 6.5 - 8.0 | 6.81 |
| Mesh Size | 80 mesh pass 95% | Complies |
Tween 60 can be effortlessly incorporated into advanced personal care formulations such as moisturizing creams, toners, nourishing shampoos, and targeted scalp essences to ensure emulsion stability and silky skin-feel.
Food-grade Tween 60 acts as a highly effective stabilizer in ice creams, bakery products, and confectionery items. Pharma-grade Tween 60 solubilizes functional active ingredients within oral liquid drugs, topical products, and ophthalmic drops to optimize biological absorption.
| Weight | Packing Method |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | 1 kg/bag, exterior carton box (Double inner plastic layer + aluminum foil barrier bag) |
| 10 kgs, 25 kg or more | Packed in fiber/poly drums or heavy-duty cartons (Equipped with 2 inner plastic protective layers) |
| Weight | Delivery Method | Delivery Time | Destination Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg - 25 kgs | EMS, DHL, UPS, FedEx Express | 3 - 7 days | Door-to-door delivery |
| 25 kgs - 100 kgs | DHL, FedEx, Air Freight | 3 - 7 days | Door-to-door / Airport delivery |
| > 100 kgs | Air Cargo | 3 - 7 days | Airport destination |
| Ocean Freight | 10 - 35 days | Port destination |