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E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is a yellowish-cream colored organic compound in a semi-solid, waxy, or high-viscosity liquid form at room temperature, obtained by the reaction of sorbitan esters ethoxylated with stearic acid, used as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and surfactant in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is a non-ionic surfactant raw material having a medium-high hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB), known by the code E 435 in food additive coding systems and commercially as Polysorbate 60.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate undertakes a critical role in stabilizing oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, ensuring the homogeneous distribution of oil-based components in aqueous media, and preventing phase separation in food and cosmetic systems.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is a functional component added to formulations in order to increase storage stability, preserve structural integrity, and facilitate processability by lowering the interfacial tension between immiscible phases.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate molecules establish a strong and stable bridge between water and oil phases thanks to their hydrophilic head portion formed by ethoxylated polyoxyethylene chains and the saturated long-chain lipophilic tail structure derived from stearic acid.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate-containing food, medical, and personal care products acquire low surface tension, high emulsion stability, smooth texture, and long shelf life.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is widely preferred at industrial standards, particularly to provide aeration, volume enhancement, and staling retardation in bakery products, cakes, whipped creams, foamy desserts, and margarines.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorstitan Monostearate is a reliable emulsifier and wetting agent that maintains its structural stability even across wide temperature ranges and at varying electrolyte concentrations.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is produced at high purity standards and is one of the most sought-after polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester derivatives in the global food, pharmaceutical, and chemical market.
WHAT IS E 435 POLYOXYETHYLENE SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE?
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is a non-ionic surfactant known in the food and chemical industry under the names E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate, Polysorbate 60, Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monostearate, or PEG-20 Sorbitan Monostearate.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is commercially presented to the market in a yellowish-cream colored, semi-solid, waxy, or soft paste consistency form with a distinct light characteristic odor.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate quality is determined according to specific control parameters such as purity degree, hydroxyl value, saponification value, acid value, water amount, and stearic acid ester distribution.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate exhibits superior performance, particularly in liquid and semi-solid emulsion systems, thanks to its HLB value of approximately 14.9.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate also finds a wide usage area as an emulsifier and solubilizer in pharmaceutical creams and ointments, vitamin preparations, and cosmetic lotions.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate increases the resistance of dispersion systems to sedimentation and phase separation thanks to the flexible ethylene glycol chains in its molecular structure.
COMMON PRODUCT AND CHEMICAL NAMES:
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate
Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monostearate
Polysorbate 60
PEG-20 Sorbitan Monostearate
Polioksietilen (20) Sorbitan Monostearat
Polisorbat 60
E 435
Sorbitan Monostearate Ethoxylated
CAS NO, EC / EINECS NO AND CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
Product name: E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate
Food Code: E 435
Chemical name: Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate
Molecular formula: C₆₄H₁₂₆O₂₆ (Average polyethoxylated structure)
Molecular weight: Approximately 1312 g/mol (Average)
CAS No: 9005-67-8
EC / EINECS No: 500-021-0
Chemical class: Non-Ionic Surfactant / Ethoxylated Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester
Main functions: Food emulsifier, solubilizer, foam and volume stabilizer, wetting agent, dispersant, texture enhancer
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is a complex non-ionic structure obtained by ethoxylating sorbitol-derived sorbitan esters with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide and esterifying them with stearic acid.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate has CAS No 9005-67-8 and EC No 500-021-0 registered in international food and chemical inventories.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate purity degree, acidity, and heavy metal limits in food and pharmaceutical grades are strictly inspected according to international standards.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is generally a yellowish to cream-colored waxy or semi-solid substance.
Physical appearance: Yellowish-cream colored waxy semi-solid or high-viscosity liquid
HLB Value: Approximately 14.9 (Medium-high hydrophilic)
Density: Approximately 1.06 - 1.10 g/cm³ at 25 °C
Solubility in water: Fully soluble in hot water, ethanol, and methanol; partially soluble in mineral oils and vegetable oils
Flash point: > 150 °C (Closed cup)
Melting point: Approximately 25 °C - 30 °C
pH (5% aqueous solution): Approximately 5.5 - 7.5 (Neutral character)
HOW DOES E 435 POLYOXYETHYLENE SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE WORK AT THE MOLECULAR LEVEL?
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate forms strong hydrogen bonds with water molecules through the polyoxyethylene chains in its structure.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate molecules surround hydrophobic oil droplets and active components with their saturated stearic acid tail structure to form stable micelles.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate presence ensures that the oil phase is equally distributed in the aqueous matrix and protects cake structures by forming a starch complex by minimizing interfacial tension between phases.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate preserves emulsion balance without being adversely affected by hard water and salt ions in the medium thanks to its non-ionic structure.
WHICH INDUSTRIES IS IT USED IN?
Food industry (bakery and cake products, whipped creams, sauces, coffee whiteners, confections, and margarines)
Pharmaceutical and medical preparations (ointments, creams, suppositories, vitamin suspensions)
Cosmetic and personal care sector (body lotions, moisturizing creams, hair care products)
Biochemistry and laboratory applications
Agricultural chemicals (pesticide liquid emulsions)
Industrial cleaning and specialty textile softener formulations
THINGS TO CONSIDER DURING USE
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate maximum usage limits stipulated in relevant national and international regulations (TGK, EFSA, FDA) must be strictly complied with when used in food and drug formulations.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate should be protected from direct sunlight during storage and kept tightly closed in its original packaging in cool, dry, and well-ventilated environments.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate protective goggles should be worn during work as direct contact with the eyes may cause mild irritation, and in case of contact, it should be washed with plenty of water.
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is a fundamental surfactant safely used in a wide field from food to pharmacy with its high emulsifying power, excellent solubilizing capacity, and non-ionic structure.
E 435 Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monostearate is one of the indispensable bridge components of modern industrial chemistry with its ability to provide phase stability and textural performance in complex formulations.
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