Tween 80 Polysorbate 80 Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate Industrial and Food Grade

Tween 80 / Polysorbate 80

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Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate

Polysorbate 80, also known as polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, consists of sorbitol, ethylene oxide, and oleic acid. It has a molecular formula of C64H124O26. At room temperature, it is in the form of pale-yellow to amber oily liquid. It is an O/W emulsifier with a polysorbate 80 HLB value of 15.0. It is soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl acetate, and toluene. Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate is a surfactant with numerous applications in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics; other than that, it can also use as an emulsifier for culture medium to reduce the surface tension of the medium, which enhances the growth of cells. Polyethylene sorbitan monooleate is also widely used in industrial productions such as use as a wetting agent and dispersant for photographic film making; as a stabilizer and foaming agent for polyurethane foaming plastic.

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Technical Information

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According to GB25554-2010, other parameters are available upon request

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Advantages of Polysorbate 80

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1)Our polysorbate 80 is used as an emulsifier in combination with a variety of other hydrophobic emulsifiers to cover a wide range of O/W and W/O emulsions
2)When used on its own, sorbate 80 is an excellent solubilizer of essential oils, wetting agent, viscosity modifier, and disperser
3)Polysorbate 80 e433 can be used in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, feed, and industr

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Polysorbate 60 VS 80

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Belonging to the category of polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters, polysorbate 60 and 80 share both similarities and differences.
From the Appearance:
While polysorbate 60 appears to be a yellowish waxy solid at room temperature, tween 80 is an amber viscous oily substance.
From Performance:
Tween 60 is easily soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, and other solvents, but it is insoluble in mineral oil and dynamic oil. It has excellent emulsifying properties, wetting, foaming, diffusion, and other functions. Similar to polysorbate 60, tween-80 is easily soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, and insoluble in mineral oil.
From Application:
In addition to its function as a food additive, polysorbate 60 is well-known for its uses as a softener and antistatic agent in the textile industry. It is a component of pan spinning oil and a softener for the fiber after processing, which can eliminate the static electricity of the fiber, improve its softness and give the fiber good dyeing properties.
Similar to polysorbate 60, polysorbate 80 is also widely used as an emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, solvent, and stabilizer in medicine, cosmetics, food, and other industries. It can not only work as a stabilizer and foaming aid in the production of polyurethane foam but it can also be used as an antistatic agent in synthetic fiber. The polysorbate 60 uses can also be found in the production of photographic film and in the process of fabric waterproof emulsifying silicone oil.

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Polysorbate 80 In Bath Bombs

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Capable of exerting great fragrance and providing the users with an excellent bath experience, bath bombs are very popular all around the world. Using the chemical reaction between baking soda and acid, bath bombs can create beautiful bubbles when touching the water. However, many people do not know another scientific principle behind bath bombs. That is the important role of an emulsifier; or more specifically, polysorbate 80 emulsifier. As the water and essence oil inside the bath bombs cannot mix normally, the use of emulsifiers is then of great significance so as to make sure the essential oil and color in the bath bombs can disperse more evenly instead of floating on the top of the bath water. Normally, the proportion of polysorbate 80 emulsifier in the total batch is around 2% in the liquid stage.

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Polysorbate-80 in cosmetics primarily exhibits the following properties and functions:

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Emulsifying Properties

• Forms stable emulsions: As a common O/W emulsifier, it thoroughly blends oil and water phases to create stable emulsions (e.g., in lotions/creams). Prevents oil-water separation, ensuring uniform texture and ease of application.
• Reduces oil-water interfacial tension: Enables even dispersion of oil droplets in water, yielding fine emulsion particles. Enhances product stability and skin adherence for optimal efficacy.

Solubilizing Effect

• Improves solubility of insoluble ingredients: Increases solubility of water-insoluble components (e.g., oils, fragrances, pigments) in aqueous systems. Ensures product homogeneity and boosts active-ingredient utilization/stability.
• Enhances product efficacy: Facilitates skin absorption of active ingredients (e.g., nutrients, essential oils), improving moisturizing/repairing effects.

Stabilizing Effect

• Maintains product stability: Prevents ingredient aggregation, crystallization, or degradation. Extends shelf life while preserving appearance/performance.
• Stabilizes active ingredients: Protects oxidation-prone actives (e.g., Vitamins C/E) from degradation, maintaining potency.

Lubricating Properties

• Improves skin feel: Reduces greasiness while enhancing spreadability. Delivers lightweight, non-sticky comfort post-application.
• Reduces friction: Forms a lubricating film to minimize skin-tool friction (e.g., in shaving/ hair removal products), lowering irritation risk.

Additional Functions

• Gentle exfoliation: Removes dead skin cells without over-stimulation, promoting smoother texture and subsequent product absorption.
• Preservative synergy: Boosts antimicrobial efficacy of preservatives, allowing reduced usage without adverse reactions.
• Dispersion: Uniformly distributes solid particles (e.g., in foundations/concealers), preventing sedimentation and improving stability.

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Instructions On Use And Storage

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Storage:Store Polysorbate 80 in cool, dry places in tightly sealed packages, away from heat and light
Transportation:Transport as non-dangerous goods.
Shelf Life: 1 years.
Packaging: 25kg/drum, 220kg/drum and 1000kg/drum (special packaging is available upon request)
Shipment: 7-14 days after receiving payment.

Sample Packing: 1kg / 200kg Plastic Drum / 1000kg Plastic Drum

Different specifications, provide different packaging.

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