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Tween™ 85

Tween 85 is an ethoxylated sorbitan triester based on a natural fatty acid (oleic acid).
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Product details

Chemical name

  • PEG (20) Sorbitan Trioleate

Applications

  • Hygiene nonwovens

Functions

  • Emulsifier
  • Wetting agent

Regional availability

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • N America

Physical form

  • Liquid

HLB

  • 11.0

Sustainability criteria

  • Majority bio-based (95-50%)
  • RSPO grade available

Certifications

  • Halal grades available
  • Safer choice

Formulations

Trigger Pack Furniture Multisurface Polish

Span 85(Sorbitan trioleate), Tween 85 (POE (20) sorbitan trioleate) and Brij CS12 (POE (12) cetostearyl alcohol) form a low viscosity milky white, oil in water emulsion which can be applied via a trigger pack spray applicator. Simply wiping with a cloth after application achieves quick cleaning and polishing of many household surfaces.

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Creamy Liquid Shoe Wax

Formulation HC/FC/19 is a buff coloured, low viscosity, creamy emulsion which can rapidly clean and polish shoes on application. Tween 85 (POE (20) sorbitan trioleate) is an effective oil in water emulsifier allowing the emulsification of waxes and silicone fluid. This formulation can be easily applied via a plastic squeeze bottle fitted with a sponge applicator.

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Translucent Gel Heavy Duty Hand Cleaner

Powerful heavy duty translucent hand cleaning gels can be used for the efficient removal of oil and grease. The combination of Tween™ 85 with Span™ 80 forms a gel and aids the removal of heavy soils. This type of composition is applied to dry hands with rubbing and then rinsed away with water.

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