Polysorbate 60, also known as polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate, consists of sorbitol, ethylene oxide, and stearic acid. The molecular formula of polysorbate 60 is C64H126O26. At room temperature, it is a pale yellow paste. It is an O/W emulsifier with a polysorbate 60 HLB value of 14.9. Normally, polysorbate 60 is soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl acetate, and toluene. Now, polysorbate 60 is widely used as a food additive or finisher and lubricant in the textile industry. It is often used in combination with sorbitan monostearate.

CAS NO.: 9005-67-8

E NO.: E435

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C64H126O26 

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 1311.65

Technical Information of Polysorbate 60

According to GB25553-2010, other parameters are available upon request.

Parameters Unit Standard value

Acid value mg KOH/g ≤2.0

Saponification value mg KOH/g 45~55

Hydroxyl value mg KOH/g 81~96

Moisture w/% ≤3.0

Residue on ignition w/% ≤0.25

Arsenic mg/kg ≤3

Pb mg/kg ≤2

Oxyethylene w/% 65.0~69.5