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Polysorbate 20

Also known as polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate, poe (20) sorbitan monolaurate, CAS 9005-64-5, E432.

Lauric acid ester emulsifier — mild, low-odour solubiliser for cosmetic formulations. Suitable for BP/Ph. Eur. cosmetic-grade applications.

Synonyms & Identifiers
CAS Number
9005-64-5
EC Number
500-018-3
E Number
E432
INCI Name
Polysorbate 20
Systematic Name
Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate
Abbreviated Name
POE (20) sorbitan monolaurate
Key Specifications
16.7
HLB Value
Lauric
Fatty Acid Base
Pale yellow liquid
Appearance

Key Features

  • Low odour & colour
  • REACH registered
  • BP/Ph. Eur. cosmetic-grade specification
  • Kosher & Halal certified

Cosmetic Applications

Creams & lotions
Body washes
Hair care products
Third-Party Trade Names

If your specification calls for any of the following trade names, that corresponds to Polysorbate 20:

  • Tween™ 20 — registered trademark of Croda International
  • Crillet™ 1 — registered trademark of Croda International

Tween™ and Crillet™ are registered trademarks of Croda International. We do not supply Croda-branded material; we supply equivalent cosmetic-grade polysorbate to the same chemical specification.

Documentation & Quote
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