T-MAZ 20, TWEEN 20

Polysorbate 20 is considered Vegan, Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Glutamate Free, BSE Free. It is an yellow/golden-colored viscous liquid used as as an emulsifier or surfactant in foods, medicines, skincare products, vaccines etc. It also acts as a surfactant in soaps and cosmetics.

Also known as tween 20 it helps bind ingredients like oil and water to each other. It is made from polyethoxylated sorbitan (chemical compounds derived from the dehydration of sugar alcohol), ethylene oxide and oleic acid, a fatty acid found in animal and vegetable fats. It is often an ingredient in body washes, hair shampoos, lotions, creams, bath oils etc.. It is a safe, non-ionic emulsifier. It can be used with a co-emulsifier, such as Lecithin to cover a wide range of oil in water, and water in oil emulsion systems. Individually, it is an excellent solubilizer of essential oils, wetting agent, viscosity modifier, stabiliser and dispersing agent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can this be used in food? Yes, it's food grade Polysorbate 80, so it's safe for consuming internally and is often used in food industry.

Q: What is it made of? It is a mixture of polyoxyethylene ethers of mixed partial oleic acid esters of sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides and related compounds.

Q: Is it Halal? Yes, polysorbate 80 is halal as the fatty acid oleic acid is sourced from vegetable oils.

Q: Is It Gluten free? Yes, polysorbate 80 is gluten free as it does not contain wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds of these grains. And can be used for people with celiac disease.

Q: Is It Vegan? Yes, it is vegan as the fatty acid – oleic acid derived from vegetable oils as no animal matter or products derived from animal used in the production. So it is suitable to add in the diet of vegetarians.

Manufacturing process

According to the FDA, there are generally two steps in the manufacturing process of Polysorbate 80. First is an esterification between oleic acid and sorbitol to obtain sorbitan esters and a second is condensation sorbitan esters with ethylene oxide.

Polysorbate 80 can also be produced by reacting sorbitol and ethylene oxide first then esterified with oleic acid, the following are the brief flow chart:

• Obtaining the mixture of sorbitol and sorbitan by partially dehydrating sorbitol.
• Adding ethylene oxide to the mixture to obtain sorbitan polyethylene ether.
• Reacting it with oleic acid.

Other information

Storage & Shelf Life: Store at 65 - 75°F in a dry and odor-free environment. Best if used within 12 months.

GMO:

Non GMO!!! This term shall be used to describe products that contain NO ingredients, additives or processing aides derived from commodities that have commercially grown GMO varieties in the supply chain (i.e. contains no soybean, corn, cotton, canola, squash, papaya, potato or tomato).