Surfactants
Polysorbate 20
A nonionic emulsifier and solubiliser derived from sorbitol and lauric acid, used to disperse fragrances and essential oils in cosmetics, stabilise emulsions in food products, and solubilise active ingredients in pharmaceuticals.
A nonionic emulsifier and solubiliser derived from sorbitol and lauric acid, used to disperse fragrances and essential oils in cosmetics, stabilise emulsions in food products, and solubilise active ingredients in pharmaceuticals.
- CAS
- 9005-64-5
- HS Code
- 340213
- Food Code
- E432
- Grades
- food (E-grade), pharma (Ph. Eur./USP), cosmetic
- Synonyms
- Tween 20, PEG-20 sorbitan monolaurate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate, 9005-64-5
Compliance
- · REACH-aligned supply
- · CLP-labelled
- · Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009