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Polysorbate 60

Also known as polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate, poe (20) sorbitan monostearate, CAS 9005-67-8, E435.

Stearic acid ester — reliable emulsifier for personal care and cosmetic products. Suitable for BP/Ph. Eur. cosmetic-grade applications.

Synonyms & Identifiers

CAS Number: 9005-67-8
EC Number: 500-020-4
E Number: E435
INCI Name: Polysorbate 60
Systematic Name: Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate
Abbreviated Name: POE (20) sorbitan monostearate

Key Specifications

14.9

HLB Value

Stearic

Fatty Acid Base

Amber semi-solid

Appearance

Key Features

BRC-traceable
REACH registered
BP/Ph. Eur. cosmetic-grade specification
Kosher & Halal certified

Cosmetic Applications

Lotions & creams

Whipped cosmetics

Make-up removers

Third-Party Trade Names

If your specification calls for any of the following trade names, that corresponds to Polysorbate 60:

Tween™ 60 — registered trademark of Croda International
Crillet™ 2 — 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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