Tween 40 Polysorbate 40
Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Polysorbate 40, also known as polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate, consists of sorbitol, ethylene oxide, and palmitic acid. It has a molecular formula of C62H122O26. At room temperature, it is in the form of a yellow to orange viscous liquid or paste. Polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monopalmitate is an O/W emulsifier with an HLB value of 15.6. It is soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl acetate, and toluene.
Technical Specifications
According to GB29221-2012, other parameters are available upon request.
| Parameters |
Unit |
Standard Value |
| Acid value |
mg KOH/g |
≤ 2.0 |
| Saponification value |
mg KOH/g |
41~52 |
| Hydroxyl value |
mg KOH/g |
90~107 |
| Moisture |
w / % |
≤ 3.0 |
| Residue on ignition |
w/% |
≤ 0.25 |
| Pb |
mg/kg |
≤2 |
| Oxyethylene |
w / % |
66.0~70.5 |
| HLB (Hydrophile-Lipophile Balance Number) |
|
15.6 |
Applications
- Used as emulsifier, stabilizer, lubricant, softener, antistatic agent, wetting agent, penetrant, and diffuser in textile, paint pigment, printing, oil exploitation and transportation industries
- Used as emulsifier, dispersant, stabilizer, diffuser, lubricant, softener, antistatic agent, rust inhibitor, finishing agent, and viscosity reducer in detergent production and metal surface antirust cleaning
- Used as a component of cotton fiber and viscose cord tensioning agent
- Used as gas chromatography fixed liquid for alcohol, ketone, ester separation and separation of fatty acids and hydrocarbons
- Used as O/W type food emulsifier and dispersant for ice cream, bread, pastry, candy and other food products
Storage & Handling
Storage: Store Polysorbate 40 in cool, dry places in tightly sealed packages, away from heat and light
Transportation: Transport as non-dangerous goods
Shelf Life: 1 year
Packaging: 25kg/drum, 220kg/drum and 1000kg/drum (special packaging available upon request)
Shipment: 7-14 days after receiving payment
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Product Specifications
| Product Name |
Chemical Name |
Appearance |
HLB |
| T-20 / Tween 20 Polysorbate 20 |
Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate |
Pale-yellow to yellow viscous liquid |
16.7 |
| T-21 / Tween 21 Polysorbate 21 |
Polyoxyethylene (4) Sorbitan Monolaurate |
Pale-yellow to yellow viscous liquid |
13.3 |
| T-40 / Tween 40 Polysorbate 40 |
Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate |
Pale-yellow to yellow viscous liquid |
15.6 |
| T-60 / Tween 60 Polysorbate 60 |
Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate |
Pale yellow paste |
14.9 |
| T-61 / Tween 61 Polysorbate 61 |
Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monooleate |
Pale-yellow to amber-colored oily liquid or paste |
9.6 |
| T-65 / Tween 65 Polysorbate 65 |
Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Tristearate |
Yellow viscous liquid or paste |
10.5 |
| T-80 / Tween 80 Polysorbate 80 |
Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate |
Pale-yellow to amber oily liquid |
15.0 |
| T-81 / Tween 81 Polysorbate 81 |
Polyoxyethylene (5) Sorbitan Monooleate |
Pale-yellow orange oily liquid |
10.0 |
| T-85 / Tween 85 Polysorbate 85 |
Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Trioleate |
Pale-yellow orange oily liquid |
11.0 |
About Lihong Technology
Lihong Technology continues to increase its investment in advanced safety and environmental protection facilities. It is a second-level enterprise for production safety standardization, and many products have passed food-grade product certification. The company always adheres to the principle that quality is paramount, operating advanced quality management and information management systems to effectively improve product quality process control. Relying on advanced technology and equipment, we actively create world-class product quality and corporate image.
The company has always insisted on leading high-quality development with technological innovation. We currently have more than 30 high-end industry talents and operate three R&D platforms: Jiangsu Technology R&D Center, Jiangsu Polyurethane New Material Engineering Technology Research Center, and Jiangsu Special Polyurethane New Material Engineering Research Center.
The company holds 5 invention patents, 22 utility model patents, and has more than 10 invention patents pending. Our research and development of specific functional flame-retardant polyether polyols has been identified as a key R&D project in Huai'an City.
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