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ALKEST® TW 20
- CAS Number
- 9005-64-5
- EC Number
- 500-018-3
- INCI Name
- Polysorbate 20
- Chemical Family
- Polyethoxylated Sorbitan Ester
ALKEST® TW 20 is made up of ethoxylated sorbitan esters,Depending on the starting fatty acid and the degree of ethoxylation,with a wide range of HLB (Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance) values are obtained, which provides the formulator with a versatile set of emulsifiers to choose from.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
- Paste
Identification
- Chemical Name
Sorbitan monolaurate ethoxylated 1 - 6.5 moles ethoxylated
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ALKEST
- Synonyms
- PEG(20) Sorbitan Monolaurate, Tween 20
- Functions
Anti-Static Agent, Cleansing Agent, Cosurfactant, Dispersant, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Humectant, Solubilizer, Solubilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Synthetic
- Markets
- HI&I Care
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Clear
- Soluble In
- Water
- HII Features
- Dispersing
- Humectancy
- Static Reduction
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Cleansing
- Dispersing
- Humectancy
- Mild
- Solubilizing
- Static Reduction
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora
- Natural
- Naturally Derived
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Technical data
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5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Acid Number | max. 2.0 | mgKOH/g |
| HLB Value (calculated) | 16.7 | — |
| Hydroxyl Number | 96-108 | mgKOH/g |
| Saponification Value | 40-50 | mg KOH/g |
| Water Content | max. 3 | % |
