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Tween™ 20 pharma

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Tween 20 pharma is an excellent O/W emulsifier, solubiliser and wetting agent. Water-soluble emollient and barrier repair agent in cleansing products. Tween 20 acts as a solubilising agent for oil soluble vitamins, essential oils and flavours in mouthwashes. Effective wetting agent and dispersant for actives such as calamine, menthol and phenol. Recommended topical usage levels of 0.5-5%. Is API stability a challenge? Try Tween 20 HP.

Product details

Pharmacopoeia compliance

  • FDA-IID listed
  • Ph. Eur.
  • USP/NF

Chemical group

  • Ethoxylate
  • Polysorbate
  • Sorbitan ester

Administration route

  • Oral
  • Topical

Market application

  • Dermatology
  • Human pharmaceutical
  • Veterinary health

Functions

  • Emulsifier
  • Nonionic surfactant
  • Solubiliser
  • Wetting agent

Physical form

  • Clear yellow liquid

HLB

  • 16.70