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    3. ECO Tween™ 21

    ECO Tween™ 21

    Solubilizing agent.

    INCI name

    Polysorbate 21

    ECO Tween 21

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Liquid

    Chemistry

    • Sorbitan derivatives

    Functions

    • Dispersing agents
    • Solubilisers
    • Emulsifiers
    • Surfactants / detergents

    Regional availability

    • Latin America
    • N America

    Category

    • Skin care
    • Hair care
    • Colour cosmetics

    Applications

    • Bath, shower & soaps
    • Antiperspirants & deodorants
    • Body care
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Facial cleansers
    • Hair colour
    • Hair conditioners - rinse off
    • Nail care & colour
    • Shampoos
    • Shaving / hair removal
    • Sun protection
    • Tanning

    Consumer benefit

    • Environmental protection

    Certifications and standards

    • RSPO
    • USDA BioPreferred

    Regional compliance

    • IECIC

    Ingredient origin

    • Plant derived

    Composition information

    • Preservative free
    • EDTA free
    • BHT / BHA free
    • Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)

    % Renewable

    • 100

    % Bio-based

    • 100

    % Natural origin content – ISO 16128

    • 100
    Typicals
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    • ECO Tween Series Datasheet
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      ECO Tween surfactants are available as part of Croda’s 100% renewable, 100% bio-based ECO Range of surfactants. The ECO Tween Series is manufactured...
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