Chemical Properties
Tan, waxy solid; faint odor, bitter taste.
Sol in mineral oil, vegetable oil, mineral spirits,
acetone, ether, dioxane, alc, methanol; dispersible
in water, carbon tetrachloride.
Uses
Glycosperse(R) TS-20 KFG is used as an emulsifier. Suggested applications: ice cream, cakes and cake icings. Product Data Sheet
Uses
Lonzest(R) STS-20 is a mid-range HLB, nonionic surfactant suggested for use in textile chemicals (lubricant, emulsifier), household products (o/w emulsifier) and cosmetic formulations (o/w emulsifier).
Uses
TWEEN 65 is an emulsifier manufactured by reacting stearic acid with sorbitol to yield a product which is then reacted with ethylene oxide. It is a nonionic surfaceactive agent which is dispersible in fat, oil, and water. It is also termed polysorbate 65. It is used in frozen desserts, cakes, and coffee whiteners. It is frequently used with sorbitan monostearates or monoand diglycerides. Typical usage range is 0.10–0.40%.
brand name
Tween 65 (ICI Americas).
Safety Profile
When heated to
decomposition it emits acrid smoke and
irritating fumes.
