BreckTech Polysorbate 20-Food Grade

Breckenridge Technologies

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BreckTech Polysorbate 20 is a food-grade polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate used as an O/W emulsifier, solubilizer, and wetting agent. It is a liquid product with excellent solubility in water, commonly used in cleansing products and as an additive in food products.

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Specifications

Identifiers

Chemical name
(Z)-Mono-9-octadecenoate Sorbitan Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) Derivs.
CAS number(s)
9005-64-5
EC number
500-018-3
Molecular formula
C58H114O26
INCI name
Polysorbate 20
Synonyms
Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monolaurate, Ethoxylated Sorbitan Monolaurate, Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monolaurate

Technical specifications

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical StateLiquid-
OdorUnique odor-
pH5.0 – 7.0 (5% aq. Soln)-
Melting Point/Freezing Point-10°C
Boiling Point>100°C
Flash Point>250°C
Vapor Pressure<1.0 (at 20°C)mmHg
Solubility15.84 (at 25°C)mg/l
Specific Gravity1.084 (at 45°C)-
Dynamic viscosity400cP

Specifications

Test ConditionSpecificationValueUnitTest Method
at 25 °CAppearanceLiquid--
-Color3.0 (max.)-Gardner
-Peroxide Value8.0 (max.)meq/g-
-Hydroxy Value96.0 ~ 108.0mgKOH/g-
-Free EO1.0 (max.)ppm-
-Heavy Metal10.0 (max.)ppm-
-1,4-Dioxane5.0 (max.)ppm-
-pH5.00 ~ 7.00-5% aq soln.
-Moisture Content2.00 ~ 3.00Wt%K.F Method
-Saponification Value40.0 ~ 50.0mgKOH/g-
-Acid Value2.00 (max.)mgKOH/g-
-Shelf Life1 year--
Industries
CareFood & BeveragePersonal CarePharmaceuticals
Product groups
Nonionic SurfactantsWetting Agents
Applications
Pharmaceutical formulationsPersonal care productsFood additives & enhancers
Functions
Solubilizing agentEmulsifierSurfactantWetting Agent
Market segments
CosmeticsFood additivesPharmaceutical manufacturing

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