Polysorbate 60 Emulsifier E435 in Food And Skin Care

Polysorbate 60 emulsifier, also known as Tween-60, is an oil/water emulsifier. It is made by reacting stearic acid with sorbitol to produce a product that reacts with ethylene oxide. It is soluble in water, organic solvents, and insoluble in oil at 40°C and has an HLB value of 14.9. Polysorbate 60 is used as an emulsifier in food, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and cosmetics.

As an O/W food emulsifier, Polysorbate 60 emulsifier has excellent emulsification, foaming, thickening, and other properties. It can be used alone or mixed with Span-60, Span-65, and Span-80. Tween-60 acts as a surfactant that is both hydrophilic and lipophilic, which allows the surfactant to absorb and suspend oil, dirt, and other impurities from the skin. These properties make polysorbate 60 suitable for use in a wide variety of cleansers, shampoos, and body washes.

1. Because of its good activity, Polysorbate 60 emulsifier can improve the body's absorption of liquid paraffin and other fat-soluble substances. Therefore， polysorbate 60 uses in the food industry are broad. It is commonly used in products such as cream, vegetable oil, pastries, confectionery, and cocoa products.
2. Tween-60 can also be used as a softener and antistatic agent in fiber processing so that the fiber can eliminate static electricity, improve its softness, and endow the fiber with good dyeing performance.