Applications
1. Polysorbate is widely used in oil extraction and transportation, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, paint pigments, textiles, food, pesticides, and detergent production, as well as in the production of metal surface corrosion inhibitors and cleaning agents, serving as an emulsifier, softener, finishing agent, and viscosity reducer.
2. Polysorbate is used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, wetting agent, dispersant, and penetrant.
Properties and Applications
It has a slightly bitter taste and is soluble in water, aniline, ethyl acetate, and toluene, but insoluble in mineral oils and vegetable oils. It possesses wetting, foaming, and dispersing properties and is classified as an O/W-type emulsifier with an HLB value of 15. In accordance with the GB 25554-2010 standard, it is used as an emulsifier in pesticides, pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics, as well as in various O/W emulsions. In the textile industry, it serves as an oiling agent and lubricant. When used as an emulsifier, it is often blended with Span 80.
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