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Coatings & Polymers

Tween 80

Tween 80 is a nonionic surfactant ethoxylated fatty acid ester produced from sorbitol and C18 fatty acid. Used as a versatile co-emulsifier for w/o and o/w emulsions, as a wetting agent, dispersant in polar systems and solubilizer for multiple applications It is used in industrial and decorative coatings.

Old Product Name

E00154

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Functions
  • Dispersant
  • Emulsifier
Features and Benefits

  • Liquid product
  • Easy to handle
  • Manufacturing flexibility
  • Good environmental & health profile - License to operate; sustainable operation
  • Highly efficient emulsification - improved cycle times; ease of formulation
  • High affinity to pigment surface, allows high loading of pigment and fillers at low viscosity

Applications
  • Adhesives & sealants
  • Decorative coatings & paints
  • Graphic arts & inks
  • Industrial coatings
Regional Availability
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • N America
Your Chemistry
  • Acrylic/Vinylic
  • Epoxy
  • Natural oils, waxes & esters
  • Polyester
  • Polyurethane
REACH Status

REACH exempt

Regulatory Status
Europe
Compliant
Australia
Compliant
China
Compliant
Korea
Compliant
USA
Compliant
Canada
Compliant
Japan
Compliant
Philippines
Compliant
Typical Properties
Property Units Value
Acid value mgKOH/g
Classification
Colour Gardner
Dynamic viscosity mPa.s at 25 °C
Form at 25°C
HLB
Hydroxyl value mgKOH/g
Pour point °F
Rel.density at 25°C
Saponification value mgKOH/g
Water %m/m
Literature

Coatings Product Guide

Our Product Guide for Coatings gives an overview of our high performance, functional and environmentally friendly technologies that will help you to formulate smarter coatings. Our products support you in marketing differentiated, durable, tailored and sustainable solutions for coating applications that meeting the ever-evolving needs of demanding and environmentally conscious consumers.

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Tween 80

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FDA
Food Contact Approval Status:
EU (No. 10/2011) Yes
EU coatings & adhesives Yes
Swiss Ink Ordinance Yes
FDA (175.105) Yes
FDA (175.300) No

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