Tween

Croda Brand

Supplier:Croda

Products:5

Tween™ series surfactants are polyoxyethylene derivatives of the SPAN™ series products. Tween™ surfactants are hydrophilic, generally soluble or dispersible in water, and soluble in varying degrees inorganic liquids. They are used for oil-in-water (O/W) emulsification, dispersion or solubilization of oils, and wetting. Frequently, Tween™ surfactants are combined with similarly numbered SPAN™ surfactants to promote emulsion stability. These products are widely used in personal care, fiber finish, HI&I cleaning, crop protection, paints & coatings, adhesives, and other industrial applications.

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Tween™ 20

Chemical Name:Polysorbate 20
CAS Number:9005-64-5
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Naturally Derived, Kosher, Halal
Certifications & Compliance:RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice, Kosher, Detergent Ingredient Database (DID List), Halal
HLB Value:16.7 - 16.7
Synonyms:Polysorbate 20, PEG(20) Sorbitan Monolaurate, Tween 20

Tween™ 20 is an ethoxylated (20) sorbitan ester derived from a natural fatty acid (lauric acid) and manufactured through the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This ethoxylate demonstrates excellent efficacy in forming O/W emulsions, particularly when combined with its non-ethoxylated derivative, Span 20.

Tween™ 60

Chemical Name:Polysorbate 60
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Kosher, Halal, Sustainable, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance:Kosher, Detergent Ingredient Database (DID List), RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice, Halal
HLB Value:14.9 - 14.9

Tween™ 60 is an ethoxylated (20) sorbitan ester derived from a natural fatty acid (stearic acid) and manufactured through the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This ethoxylate exhibits high effectiveness in forming O/W emulsions, especially when combined with its non-ethoxylated derivative, Span 60.

Tween™ 85

Functions:Wetting Agent, Emulsifier
CAS Number:9005-70-3
Chemical Family:Sorbitan Esters, Polysorbates
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, Safer Choice, RSPO MassBalance Certified
HLB Value:11.0 - 11.0
End Uses:Furniture Polishes, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners, Polishes, Multisurface Polishes, Institutional Cleaners, Multisurface Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Kitchen Wipes, Shoe Polishes

Tween™ 85 is a liquid ethoxylated sorbitan triester derived from natural fatty acid (oleic acid), also known as PEG (20) Sorbitan Trioleate. It functions as an emulsifier and wetting agent, primarily used in hygiene nonwovens. Tween™ 85 is in liquid form and has an HLB value of 11.0. It meets sustainability criteria as it is majority bio-based (95-50%) and offers an RSPO grade option. Additionally, it is certified as halal and recognized as a safer choice.

Tween™ 28

Functions:Emulsifier, Detergent, Solubilizer
Chemical Family:Sorbitan Esters, Polysorbates
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, RSPO MassBalance Certified
Features:Solubilizing Properties, Emulsifying, Detergency

Tween™ 28 is a liquid ethoxylated sorbitan ester, derived from natural fatty acid (Lauric acid). It finds applications in hard surface cleaning, industrial & institutional cleaning, vehicle care, and waxes & polishes. Its primary function is as a detergent. Tween™ 28 is available in Asia, Latin America, and North America. It is in liquid form, and its HLB value is 19.1. Sustainability-wise, it offers an RSPO grade option and halal grades are also available.

Tween™ 65

Chemical Name:Polysorbate 65
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier
CAS Number:9005-71-4
Labeling Claims:Bio-based, Halal, Sustainable, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance:RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice, Halal
HLB Value:10.5 - 10.5

Tween™ 65 is an ethoxylated (20) sorbitan ester derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid. This highly effective ethoxylate is known for its ability to form O/W emulsions, particularly in combination with Span 65V, its non-ethoxylated derivative. It is commonly used in vehicle care and waxes & polishes. Serving as an emulsifier and solubilizer.

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Identification

Chemical Family: Polyethoxylated Sorbitan Ester,
Polysorbates,
Sorbitan Esters
Chemical Name: Polysorbate 20,
Polysorbate 28,
Polysorbate 60,
Polysorbate 65,
Polysorbate 85
Technologies: Cleaning Ingredients
Product Families: Cleaning Aids
Detergents & Degreasers,
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers,
Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Functional Additives
Other Functional Additives
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Detergent,
Emulsifier,
Solubilizer,
Wetting Agent

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Bio-based,
Halal,
Kosher,
Naturally Derived,
Sustainable