Tween 21 is an ethoxylated sorbitan ester based on a natural fatty acid (lauric acid). This ethoxylate is highly effective at forming oil in water emulsions, particularly when used in combination with its non-ethoxylated precursor, Span 20.
Product details
Chemical description
- Ethoxylated sorbitan ester
Functions
- Emulsifier
- Wetting agent
Applications
- Chemicals manufacture
- Construction
- Emulsification
- Nonwovens
Regions
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Typicals
| Property | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acid value | mgKOH/g | Login required to view |
| Saponification value | mgKOH/g | Login required to view |
| Hydroxyl value | mgKOH/g | Login required to view |
| Colour | Gardner | Login required to view |
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| HLB value | Login required to view | |
| Water | %m/m | Login required to view |
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