Tween 80

Product Name: Tween 80

Other Name: Polysorbate 80; Polyoxyethylene(20)sorbitan monooleate

CAS No.: 9005-65-6

Molecular formula: C64H124O26

EINECS No.: 500-019-9

Molecular weight: 1309.63

Grade: Technical grade, Food grade, Pharmaceutical grade

Product Feature:

At room temperature, Tween 80 is a light yellow to amber oily liquid. Slightly bitter, soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl acetate, and toluene, insoluble in mineral oil and vegetable oil. It has emulsifying, wetting, foaming and other properties, and belongs to the O/W type emulsifier with an HLB value of 15.0.

Product Specification:

Items Specifications
Appearance Yellow to amber oily liquid
Saponification value (mgKOH/g) 45~55
Hydroxyl value (mgKOH/g) 65~80
Acid value (mgKOH/g) ≤2
Water content (%) ≤3
Ignition residue (w%) ≤0.25
Oxyethylene group (w%) 65~69.5
Arsenic (AS) (mg/kg) ≤3
Lead (Pb) (mg/kg) ≤2

Application:

Tween 80 is used as an emulsifier in pesticides, pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics, and also as an emulsifier in various O/W emulsions. In the textile industry as oils and lubricants. It is often used as an emulsifier in combination with Span 80.

Packing: 25kg/drum, 200kg/drum; 1000kg/IBC drum.

Storage: Store in cool, dry and well-ventilated place in tightly sealed packages, away from heat and light.

Safety: Not dangerous goods.

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