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Tween™ 60

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Ethoxylated sorbitan ester widely used in personal care product. Produces stable O/W emulsions, especially when combined with Span 60 and cetostearyl alcohol or other fatty alcohols. Excellent for the emusification of esters, mineral and silicone oils. RSPO MBAL grades available.

INCI name

Polysorbate 60

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Product details

Physical form at 25°C

  • Semi-solid

Chemistry

  • Sorbitan derivatives

Functions

  • Dispersing agents
  • Emulsifiers
  • Surfactants / detergents

Regional availability

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • N America

Category

  • Skin care
  • Hair care
  • Sun care

Applications

  • After sun
  • Body care
  • Eye colour
  • Eye contour care
  • Face / neck skin care
  • Face colour
  • Facial cleansers
  • Hair colour
  • Hair conditioners - rinse off
  • Shampoos
  • Shaving / hair removal
  • Styling
  • Sun protection
  • Tanning

Certifications and standards

  • RSPO
  • Halal
  • Vegan suitable

Regional compliance

  • IECIC

Ingredient origin

  • Plant derived
  • Petrochemical derived

Composition information

  • Preservative free
  • Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)

Biodegradability

  • Readily biodegradable

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