Polysorbate 60
Tween 60
- CAS
- 9005-67-8
- EC
- 500-020-4
- Food Code
- E435
- Sectors
- Food & Nutrition, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Animal Nutrition
Polysorbate 60 is a non-ionic emulsifier synthesized from sorbitol, stearic acid, and ethylene oxide, appearing as a pale yellow viscous liquid or waxy solid with an HLB value of approximately 14.9. It excels in creating stable oil-in-water emulsions, with good thermal stability up to 100°C, commonly utilized in formulations requiring consistent texture and phase separation prevention across varying pH levels.
SoleChem, an ISO 9001:2015 certified chemical supplier based in Türkiye, delivers Polysorbate 60 (CAS 9005-67-8) to customers in more than 40 countries.
Polysorbate 60
Applications
Essential in bakery goods for dough strengthening and crumb softening; in frozen desserts to inhibit ice crystal formation; in topical creams for uniform dispersion of active ingredients; in industrial oils as anti-foaming agents; and in animal nutrition for feed emulsification enhancing nutrient absorption.
Safety & Risks
Generally well-tolerated with low acute toxicity, but may provoke skin sensitization or gastrointestinal discomfort in high concentrations; not recommended for direct inhalation. Per EFSA evaluations, adhere to purity standards to minimize impurities; employ protective gear like gloves and goggles during mixing to avoid splashes or prolonged contact.
Packaging
Shipped in 180 kg epoxy-coated steel barrels with pressure-release valves for safe transport. Maintain upright in temperature-monitored facilities, labeled for quick identification in multi-product storage systems.