Tween™ 20
Tween 20 is a polysorbate and non-ionic surfactant which is sold under the heritage brand of Tween.
The emulsifier is named after the number of repeat units of polyethylene glycol in the molecule. Tweens are available with different numbers of functional groups, which dictate the solubility and emulsification performance of the molecule in different systems.

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Product details
Brand
- Other
Application
- Hydraulic fluids - Fire resistant
- Metalworking and forming - Metalworking fluids
- Oil production chemicals
Chemistry
- Esters - Sorbitan ester
Feature and benefits
- Effective at low treat rates
- Emulsion stability
- Food contact
- Hard water tolerant
- Low foam
- NSF HX-1 registered product
Physical form
- Liquid
Market
- Industrial processes
- Oilfield
- Metalworking
Function
- Corrosion inhibitor additives
- Emulsifiers
- Surfactants
- Wetting agents
- Rust preventatives
Global Inventory Compliance
- NSF HX-1 (FDA Approved)
Typicals
Property | Units | Value |
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Acid value | mg KOH g⁻¹ | Login |
Density at 25°C | g cm⁻³ | Login |
Flash point | °C | Login |
HLB value | Login |
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