Polysorbates (Tweens) are a family of non-ionic hydrophilic emulsifiers including Polysorbate 20, 40, 60, 65 and 80, widely used for O/W emulsification, wetting and solubilisation across food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.We supply bulk Polysorbates sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in liquid and oil forms for international food processing operations. Our Polysorbates is widely used in cake batters, frozen desserts, beverage flavour emulsions, whiteners and pharmaceutical formulations. CAS No.: 9005-65-6 | HS Code: 34021300 | E Number: E432-E436
Polysorbates are non-ionic surfactants produced by ethoxylation of sorbitan fatty acid esters with ethylene oxide.
The group includes Polysorbate 20 (monolaurate, E432), 40 (monopalmitate, E434), 60 (monostearate, E435), 65 (tristearate, E436) and 80 (monooleate, E433), each offering different HLB values and application specialisms in food, pharma and personal care.
Grades / Types Available: food grade, cosmetic grade, industrial grade, pharmaceutical grade, feed grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Amber viscous oily liquid |
| Acid Value | ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g |
| Saponification Value | 40-55 mg KOH/g |
| Hydroxyl Value | 65-108 mg KOH/g |
| Water Content | ≤ 3.0% |
| HLB Value | 10.5-16.7 (grade-dependent) |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 5 mg/kg |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Polysorbates 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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