Polysorbate 20
Quoted to your order. Pricing depends on volume, pack format and destination, so every order is quoted individually. A Safety Data Sheet and technical information are supplied with every product. Prices exclude VAT.
Non-ionic, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate. A gentle solubiliser used to dissolve fragrance oils and other oily ingredients into clear water-based products.
Typical applications
- Detailing sprays
- Glass cleaners
- Interior cleaners
- Air care
Technical profile
| Chemical description | Non-ionic, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 9005-64-5 |
| Appearance | Pale yellow viscous liquid |
| Typical content | 100% active |
| Material family | Surfactants |
| Pack sizes | 25 kg or 25 L, 200 L drum, 1,000 L IBC |
| Documentation | Safety Data Sheet supplied. Technical data on request |
| Export | Available worldwide, pallet to full container |
| Hawthorne code | HC-SUR-012 |
Formulating with surfactants
Surfactants are the working core of most cleaning products. They lower surface tension so water can wet the surface, lift soil and hold it in suspension until it is rinsed away. The right blend controls foam, detergency, mildness, viscosity and cost.
Grade advice
Tell us the application and the finished product this is going into. We will confirm the grade is compatible, stable and cost-effective in your formulation, and advise on alternatives where they would perform better.
Supply and documentation
Supplied from small packs to drums and IBCs, depending on the material, for UK delivery and export. Every order comes with a Safety Data Sheet, and technical data is available on request. Grade, concentration and availability are confirmed with your quote.
Export and worldwide supply
We export polysorbate 20 to manufacturers, formulators and distributors worldwide, in drums, IBCs and bags, and can consolidate it with concentrates, other raw materials and packaging into one shipment.
- Ex works or FCA from the UK, FOB at a UK port, or delivered on CFR, CIF or DAP terms, quoted per destination
- Pallet loads to full 20 ft and 40 ft containers
- Safety Data Sheet, transport classification and certificate of origin where required
- For EU deliveries, REACH obligations agreed before the first order, through your EU importer or an Only Representative
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