Polysorbate 20

بولي سوربات 20

KindExcipient
ClassSurfactants & emulsifiers — nonionic (polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester)
SynonymsTween 20, Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate, POE (20) sorbitan monolaurate, E432
Common uses / formsEmulsifier, solubilizer, wetting agent and protein-stabilizing surfactant; monoclonal antibody and vaccine formulations, oral and topical products.
PropertiesNonionic surfactant, HLB ~16.7; clear to amber viscous liquid; laurate-based. Like PS80, susceptible to oxidative and hydrolytic degradation — super-refined low-peroxide grade for parenterals/biologics.
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsChina, EU, USA
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesChoose super-refined parenteral grade for biologics; monitor peroxide value and free fatty acids; PS20 often preferred over PS80 for lower reactive-impurity load.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Polysorbate 20 — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-polysorbate-20.html