Twain and Sipan is currently emulsifier can be used in food emulsifier two products, Tween is a synthetic class of non-ionic emulsifiers, a class of emulsifiers is the United States ICI company first developed, Tween is ICI company to this type of emulsifier from the trade name, and according to the different fatty acid types used in the synthesis process to give different numbers to form a complete trade name, such as Tween 20, Twain 40, Tween 60, Tween 80 and the like.
Twain 40 scientific name polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate, also known as T-40 emulsifier, the appearance is a yellowish waxy solid, the hydroxyl value is between 85 and 100, the saponification value is 40 to 55, the acid value is less than or equal to 2, and the HLB value is 15.5. Use alone or in combination with Span-60, Span-65, And Spun-80. China stipulates that it can be used for plant protein drinks, and the maximum use amount is 2.0g/kg. Soluble in water, methanol, ethyl alcohol, glycol, cottonseed oil and the like. Soluble in water, dilute acids, dilute bases and most organic solvents, insoluble in vegetable oils and mineral oils.
Tween 40 can be used as oil/water type emulsifier, can also be used as solubilizer, stabilizer, diffuser, antistatic agent, fiber lubricant, wetting, foaming, diffusion performance. These surfactants are non-toxic and can be used as food, cosmetic emulsifiers, and are also commonly used as emulsifiers, softeners and lubricants for fibrous oil agents.
