Polysorbate 60

Polysorbate 60 (CAS 9005-67-8), also known as Tween 60 and approved as E435, is a polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate emulsifier used in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Where is Polysorbate 60 used?

• Food: emulsifier in baked goods and whipped toppings
• Food: improves volume, texture consistency, and shelf life in coffee creamers and processed foods
• Cosmetics: stable emulsions and uniform distribution in creams, lotions, and serums
• Personal care: humectant in leave-on products to retain moisture
• Pharmaceuticals: solubilization and dispersion of active ingredients in topical and oral dosage forms
• It stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions and dispersions where texture and phase stability are critical.

Good to know: Buyers sourcing for EU food applications should confirm E435 compliance with applicable purity criteria under EU food additive regulations.

Commercial specifications

• Typically in drums or IBCs
• Food-grade meeting FCC specifications