Applications and Uses of Polysorbate 20
by Shawn 2014-11-13
Polysorbate 20 is a polysorbate surfactant widely used as emulsifier in food and beverage industries. As a nutrition supplement, Polysorbate 20 can be used in a wide variety of industries including: pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and various other industries.
Polysorbate 20 in Food Production
Not enough is known about application of Polysorbate 20 in food production.
Polysorbate 20 in Beverage
Not enough is known about application of Polysorbate 20 in beverage.
Polysorbate 20 in Pharmaceutical
Polysorbate 20 and Polysorbate 80 are widely used as solubilizers, humectants, emulsifiers in Pharmaceutical.
- As solubilizers, humectants: in tablets and injection to maintain moisture and increase solubility.
- As emulsifier: in emulsions for external use, oral and parenteral agents to enhance emulsification.
Polysorbate 20 in Cosmetics
Polysorbate 20 is widely used as emulsifier in Cosmetics.
- As emulsifier: in cosmetic for external use to enhance emusification.
Polysorbate 20 in Agriculture/Animal Feed
Not enough is known about application of Polysorbate 20 in Agriculture/Animal Feed.
Polysorbate 20 in Other Industries
Not enough is known about application of Polysorbate 20 in other industries.
This application file is based on limited review of Foodchem International Corporation. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about Polysorbate 20 or want to report new applications of Polysorbate 20 to us.