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Tween™ 40
Old Tradename
Crillet 2
PEG-20 Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Tween 40 is an ethoxylated (20) sorbitan ester based on a natural fatty acid (palmitic acid). This ethoxylate is highly effective at forming O/W emulsions, particularly when used in combination with its non-ethoxylated derivative, Span 40.
Applications
- Hard Surface Cleaning
- Industrial & Institutional Cleaning
- Vehicle Care
- Waxes & Polishes
Functions
- Emulsifier
- Solubiliser
Regional Availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
Biodegradability
| Aerobic | Readily biodegradable |
| Anaerobic | No Data |
| % Natural | ≥ 30 |
| Veg/Animal Derived | Veg/Animal |
Aquatic Toxicity
| Algae (mg/l) | No Data |
| Daphnia (mg/l) | No Data |
| Fish (mg/l) | 2800 |
Environmental Properties
| Sustainable Palm Oil Derivative | - |
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