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