General informations:

Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant or emulsifier. It is also known as polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, or Tween 80; CAS 9005-65-6. The designation “(20)” refers to the average degree of ethoxylation.
Classified as an ester/polyether surfactant based on a sorbitan and oleate structure; technically usually listed under emulsifiers, surfactants, excipients.

water-soluble
pH 5–6.5
boiling range > 100 °C
flash point > 149 °C
HLB 15

Product Specification:

Chemical name:

Polyoxyethylene(20)- sorbitan- monooleate

Appearance:

yellow to brown viscous liquid

Hydroxyl value:

65 to 80mg KOH/g

other:

Saponification value: 45 to 55 mg KOH/g

Moisture:

max 3 %

Density:

1,07

Packing:

drums

Einecs-No.:

polymer

Notes:

Acid value: max. 2mg KOH/g Iodine value : 18 to 24g I2/100g Gardner colour: max. 10

Synonym:

ETHOXYLATED SORBITAN MONO-OLEATE, polyoxyethylen-20-sorbitanmonooleat, TWEEN 80

Hazard Informations:

In the USA, polysorbate 80 is listed in FDA lists for food additives and/or indirect food contact substances; the exact permitted use is derived from the cited 21 CFR regulations.

Product categories:

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This data is only for your information purposes and does not imply a guarantee for a certain application.

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