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The Difference Between Span 60 and Tween 60

Span 60

Span 60 is referred to as S60, its main chemical composition is dehydrated sorbitol stearate, the appearance is yellowish waxy solid. Span 60 is an excellent oil-in-water emulsifier with wetting and diffusion properties. It can also be used as a fiber post-processing softener to eliminate static electricity on the fiber to improve softness. Span 60 is harmless to the human body, so it is widely used in food, medicine, cosmetics and other industries.

Span 60

Tween 60

Tween 60 is abbreviated as T60. Its main chemical component is polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate. It appears as a yellowish waxy solid and is soluble in various solvents such as water, ethanol, and isopropyl alcohol. Tween 60 is Oil/water emulsifier can be used as a solubilizer, stabilizer, etc. It can also be used as a softener and antistatic agent in the textile industry. It also has the functions of emulsification, wetting, and diffusion.

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The Purpose of Span 60

1. It is used as emulsifier and defoamer in pesticide, plastic, cosmetics, medicine, paint, textile, food and other industries.

2. In the technological production of beverages, ice cream, milk sugar and other dairy products, adding Span 60 can well restrain or even eliminate bubbles, improve the stability of the products, and will not affect the taste of the products.

3. In the production process of cakes, adding a Span 60 can foam the cake embryo, creating bubbles to make the cake fluffy and larger, allowing water and oil to better blend into the cake, improving the stability of the cake embryo, and making the cake both beautiful and soft with a delicious taste.

4. In the textile production process, it can be used as an emulsifier, as well as a softener and antistatic agent for oils in the textile process.

5. Span 60 can also be used as a dispersant in the coating industry, as a rust inhibitor in petroleum products, and as an anti-fogging agent and penetrant in the production process of plastic products, such as raincoats and agricultural films.

The Purpose of Tween 60

1. Tween 60 has important applications in the medical field. It can be used as a solvent and colloidal stabilizer for drugs in the preparation of injections, oral drugs and topical drugs. Tween 60 can enhance the solubility of drugs and improve their bioavailability, making them easier to be absorbed and utilized by the body. In addition, Tween 60 can also be used as a stabilizer for eye drops to maintain the effectiveness and stability of the drug.

2. Tween 60 is also widely used in the field of cosmetics. It can be used as an emulsifier, dispersant and stabilizer in the preparation of lotions, creams, shampoos and other cosmetics. Tween 60 makes lotions and creams easier to apply and absorb, allowing shampoos to better clean hair. In addition, Tween 60 can also be used as a stabilizer for sunscreen to improve the stability and service life of sunscreen.

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