Sorbitan/Tween 20

Isaac Kremer/ November 23, 2025/ / 0 comments

Polysorbate 20 or Tween 20 is a neutral, non-ionic surfactant used in a number of domestic, scientific, and pharmacological applications. As a surfactant its structure has both a hydrophilic (water-soluble) portion to its structure (sorbitol, a common sugar, and short ethoxylate groups) and a hydrophobic (non-water soluble) portion (lauric acid). Because it is based on natural components like sugars and fatty acids it is often used in food applications, as well as generally being a useful emulsifier for oil in water, etc. (Preservation Science, 2019)

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