Fully saturated liquid ester, recommended as an emulsifier for O/W systems and effective solubiliser for essential oils and perfumes in aqueous and aqueous alcoholic systems. Used as a mildness additive in detergent systems. Tween 20 can also be used as a co-surfactant in microemulsions. Suitable for use in baby shampoos and as a cleansing agent in wet wipes.
ECO Tween 20 contains low levels of 1,4 dioxane* (*tested at the time of manufacture according to globally recognised standard operating procedures).
INCI name
Polysorbate 20

Product details
Physical form at 25°C
- Liquid
Chemistry
- Sorbitan derivatives
Functions
- Counter irritants
- Dispersing agents
- Solubilisers
- Emulsifiers
- Surfactants / detergents
Regional availability
- N America
Applications
- Bath, shower & soaps
- Antiperspirants & deodorants
- After sun
- Body care
- Eye contour care
- Face / neck skin care
- Facial cleansers
- Hair conditioners - rinse off
- Lip care
- Nail care & colour
- Shampoos
- Shaving / hair removal
- Styling
- Sun protection
- Tanning
Consumer benefit
- Sensitive skin
Certifications and standards
- IECIC
- USDA BioPreferred
Ingredient origin
- Plant derived
Composition information
- Preservative free
- EDTA free
- BHT / BHA free
% Renewable
- 100
% Bio-based
- 100
% Natural origin content – ISO 16128
- 100
Typicals
Property | Units | Value |
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% Actives | Login |
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