About this product
Tween 20 — Polysorbate 20, chemically polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (CAS 9005-64-5) — is a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier. We stock Godrej-manufactured NF / Commercial Grade material, a yellow to amber clear liquid with an HLB of approximately 16.7, in 50 kg and 230 kg HDPE drums at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse. Formulators across South India buy it from us as a high-HLB oil-in-water emulsifier; call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
TDS / COA
Certificate of Analysis · with every supply, on request
Product DataTechnical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Yellow to amber clear liquid
- pH
- 5.0 – 7.0 (5% aqueous)
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- 50 kg HDPE drum230 kg HDPE drum
- Grades Available
- NF / Commercial Grade
- Origin
- Domestic
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 3402 42 90
- Hazard Class
- Non-hazardous for transport — not classified under UN/ADR
- Storage
- Store in closed containers away from heat and strong oxidisers; avoid prolonged moisture ingress.
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatore · Madurai · Hosur · Bangalore · Hyderabad · Visakhapatnam · Kochi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tween 20 used for?
Tween 20 (Polysorbate 20) is used as a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier. Its HLB of approximately 16.7 puts it in the high-HLB range used to emulsify oils into water, so it is chosen for aqueous emulsion systems. We supply NF / Commercial Grade material from stock in Chennai.
Is Tween 20 the same as Polysorbate 20?
Yes. Tween 20 is the trade name for Polysorbate 20, chemically polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate. Both names refer to the same material, CAS 9005-64-5.
What is the CAS number of Tween 20?
The CAS number for Tween 20 (Polysorbate 20) is 9005-64-5. The HSN code is 3402 42 90.
What is the difference between Tween 20 and Tween 80?
They are different sorbitan esters: Tween 20 is polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate (CAS 9005-64-5) and Tween 80 is polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate (CAS 9005-65-6). We stock both in NF / Commercial Grade, in 50 kg and 230 kg HDPE drums, under the same HSN 3402 42 90.
Is Tween 20 an ionic or non-ionic surfactant?
Tween 20 is a non-ionic surfactant. Its HLB value is approximately 16.7, and a 5% aqueous solution runs pH 5.0 – 7.0.
Where can I buy Tween 20 in Chennai?
We hold Tween 20 (Polysorbate 20) at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse in 50 kg and 230 kg HDPE drums, with dispatch across South India. Order sizes depend on packaging and current stock — call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote, and the TDS and MSDS are downloadable from this page.
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