{"id":149,"count":5,"description":"Polysorbate 20 (Tween 20, E432) is the highest-HLB emulsifier in the polysorbate family, with an HLB value of approximately 16.7. Derived from sorbitol and lauric acid (C12) sourced from coconut oil, it is the go-to solubilizer for essential oils, fragrances, and fat-soluble vitamins in water-based formulations. This category covers the complete spectrum of Polysorbate 20 knowledge for formulators and procurement professionals.\n\nOur pillar guide provides a comprehensive overview of chemical properties, multifunctional benefits spanning emulsification, solubilization, and dispersion, and cross-industry applications in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals. For hands-on formulators, the B2B Formulator's Guide and Usage Ratio Guide deliver practical mixing protocols, golden ratios for oil solubilization (1:1 to 1:3 for essential oils), and step-by-step blending techniques to achieve crystal-clear micro-emulsions in toners, serums, and flavored beverages.\n\nTechnical buyers will find detailed specifications in the Polysorbate 20 TDS, covering CAS number (9005-64-5), purity standards, solubility profiles, and safety data. The FAQ article 'Is Polysorbate 20 Natural?' addresses the most common procurement question with a definitive, evidence-based answer covering plant-based origins, synthetic processing steps, and clean-label positioning. Whether you are optimizing a facial cleanser, solubilizing citrus oils for a clear drink, or evaluating supplier COAs, this category provides the authoritative technical foundation for working with Polysorbate 20.","link":"https:\/\/foodemul.com\/pt\/category\/polysorbate-20\/","name":"Polissorbato 20","slug":"polissorbato-20","taxonomy":"category","parent":0,"meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodemul.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories\/149","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodemul.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodemul.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/category"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodemul.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts?categories=149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}