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    3. Tween™ 85

    Tween™ 85

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

    Chemical description

    PEG (20) Sorbitan Trioleate

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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...
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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...
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