Polysorbate 21, also known as polyoxyethylene (4) monolaurate consists of sorbitol, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It has a molecular formula of C26H50O10. At room temperature, it is in the form of a pale-yellow to a yellow viscous liquid. It is an O/W emulsifier with an HLB value of 13.3. It is soluble in methanol, ethanol, glycol, ethyl acetate. 

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C26H50O10

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 522.67

Technical Information of Polysorbate 21

According to Q/GDRH 009-2020, other parameters are available upon request.

Parameters Unit Standard value

Acid value mg KOH/g ≤3.0

Saponification value mg KOH/g 100~115

Hydroxyl value mg KOH/g 220~250

Moisture w/% ≤3.0

Advantages of Polysorbate 21

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Our polysorbate 21 is commonly used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, diffuser, and lubricant in industrial products

Can be used in industry 

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