Tween 85
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Industrial Chemicals
Tween 85
Tween 85 is an ethoxylated sorbitan triester based on a natural fatty acid (oleic acid). This ethoxylate is highly effective at forming oil in water emulsions, particularly when used in combination with its non-ethoxylated precursor, Span 85.
Chemical Description
Ethoxylated sorbitan ester
Functions
- Emulsifier
- Wetting agent
Applications
- Bitumen & Construction
- Chemicals Manufacture
- Emulsification
- Nonwovens
Regional Availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Main Specifications
| Property | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acid value | mgKOH/g | 1 |
| Saponification value | mgKOH/g | 87.5 |
| Hydroxyl value | mgKOH/g | 45.5 |
| Colour | Gardner | 4.5 |
| Form | Liquid | |
| HLB value | 11 | |
| Water | %m/m | 4.85 |
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