Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monooleate (Polysorbate 80, Tween 80) is a food-grade non-ionic hydrophilic emulsifier used extensively in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic O/W emulsions, wetting and solubilisation applications.We supply bulk Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monooleate sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in liquid and oil forms to meet global food industry demand. Our Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monooleate is widely used in frozen desserts, shortenings, non-dairy beverages, beverage flavour emulsions and pharmaceutical injectable formulations.
Polysorbate 80 is produced by ethoxylation of sorbitan monooleate with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide.
With an HLB of ~15.0, it is a versatile hydrophilic emulsifier suitable for O/W emulsions, wetting and solubilising vegetable oils, flavour oils and fat-soluble vitamins. Widely used in ice cream, dairy, bakery, beverages and pharmaceuticals.
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Amber to yellow viscous oily liquid |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Saponification Value | 45-55 mg KOH/g |
| Hydroxyl Value | 65-80 mg KOH/g |
| Water Content | ≤ 3.0% |
| HLB Value | 15.0 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 5 mg/kg |
| Purity (Food Grade) | ≥ 99% |
| Viscosity (Food Grade) | 1000-3000 mPa.s |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 1% |
| pH | 5.0-7.0 |
| Lead | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Arsenic | ≤ 1 ppm |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monooleate with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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