Alkest® TW 20 K

The ALKEST TW line is made up of ethoxylated sorbitan esters. The products in the ALKEST TW line are hydrophilic, having high HLB values. The presence of the polyoxyethylene chain makes the products in the ALKEST TW line soluble or dispersible in water, which favors their application in oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, as dispersants/solubilizers of oils and fragrances, and as co-surfactants and humectants in shampoos, hand soaps, and body washes. Because of the high degree of ethoxylation in the ALKES TW line, these products also function well as humectants and antistatic agents. ALKEST TW lines and their mixtures are recommended as emulsifiers in liquid and paste wax formulas, a solvent base for floor and automotive polishing waxes and furniture polish. Tailored HLB emulsification systems are obtainable using ALKEST SP and ALKEST TW mixtures.