Sorbitan Oleate Ethoxylate 20EO
Polysorbate 80 (Sorbitan Monooleate 20EO) from vegetable oleic acid and sorbitol, nonionic for emulsions. Under HTS 3402.42.2050 as other non-ionic vegetable fatty surfactants. Widely used in pharma/ice cream stabilization.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If animal tallow oleate version
Sorbitan esters from animal fatty acids use animal subheading.
If sorbitol without esterification
Base sugar alcohol precursor in vitamins chapter.
If food preparation containing
Ice cream stabilizer mixes become food preps, not pure surfactants.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• HLB 15.0 verification confirms nonionic emulsifier properties
• Peroxide value testing required for pharma/food grades
• Drum quantities only; small packs risk retail classification
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