Polysorbate 40 or Tween 40 is a nonionic surfactant that is widely used in various industries. Due to its unique properties, this substance is used in the formulation of various products including food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial products.

Structure and Properties

Structure: Polysorbate 40 is composed of a combination of sorbitan monopalmitate and ethylene oxide. The sorbitan part is hydrophobic and the ethylene oxide part is hydrophilic to this molecule.
Properties:
Emulsifier: It has the ability to combine oily and aqueous materials.
Solubilizer: Helps dissolve hydrophobic materials in water.
Surface tension reducer: Reduces the surface tension between two liquids or a liquid and a solid.
Viscosity enhancer: Increases the concentration of solutions.
Good compatibility: Compatible with many other materials.

Polysorbate 40 Applications

Food Industries:
Emulsifier: In the production of dairy products, sauces, and baked goods
Flavor and fragrance carrier: As a carrier for oil-soluble flavors and fragrances
Stability: To increase the stability of emulsions and suspensions
Cosmetics Industries:
Lotions and creams: As an emulsifier and softener
Shampoos and soaps: As a foaming agent and emulsifier
Cosmetics: As an emulsifier and solubilizer
Pharmaceutical Industries:
Drug formulation: As an emulsifier and solubilizer in the production of tablets, capsules, and injectable drugs
Drug carrier: For transporting drugs in the body
Other Industries:
Paints and inks: As an emulsifier and dispersing agent
Agriculture: As an emulsifier in the production of pesticides
Benefits of using Polysorbate Sorbate 40
Safety: Generally recognized as safe for use in food, cosmetics, and health products.
Biodegradable: Breaks down in nature.
Good compatibility: Compatible with many other materials.
Versatile: Has a variety of uses.