Spans and Tweens
Data sheet (English)
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Products
Span™ 65
Sorbitan triester widely used in personal care products. W/O emulsifier, particularly recommended for unsaturated lipid components such as oleyl alcohol or vegetable oils.
Tween™ 20
Ethoxylated sorbitan ester widely used in personal care products. Fully saturated liquid ester, recommended as an emulsifier for O/W systems and effective solubiliser for essential oils and perfumes...
Tween™ 40
Ethoxylated sorbitan ester widely used in personal care products. Co-solvent and wetting agent.
Tween™ 60
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...
Span™ 85
Sorbitan triester widely used in personal care products. W/O emulsifier, particularly recommended for unsaturated lipid components such as oleyl alcohol or vegetable oils.
Span™ 83
Sorbitan sesquiester widely used in personal care products. W/O emulsifier, particularly recommended for unsaturated lipid components such as oleyl alcohol or vegetable oils. Dispersing agents for...
Tween™ 80
O/W emulsifier and dispersant often used in conjuction with the appropriate Span. Good solubilizing properties, recommended in systems with unsaturated lipid components such as oleyl alcohol and...
Span™ 120
Sorbitan ester widely used in personal care products. Excellent W/O emulsifier for protective, baby care and general purpose emollient creams. Wetting and dispersing agent for physical sunscreens and...