POLYSORBATE 20 NF FCC [G=2MAX]

Appearance

Clear light yellow liquid

Description

Polysorbate 20 is used by philatelists to remove stamps from envelopes and to remove residues from stamps, without harming the stamp itself. Polysorbate 20 is also used as wetting agent in rubber baler in the elastomer industry.

Function

Polysorbate 20 is used as a wetting agent in flavored mouth drops such as Ice Drops, helping to provide a spreading feeling to other ingredients like SD alcohol and mint flavor. Polysorbate 20 is also used as an excipient in pharmaceutical applications to stabilize emulsions and suspensions.

Synonyms

Polysorbate 20 NF FCC [G=2Max]; T/N: Canarcel TW 20K; Tween 20; Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monolaurate; Polysorbatum 20

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Packages

250 ml. HDPE Bottle
496 lb. Poly Drum
500 lb. Poly Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industries

Food & bev.
pharmaceutical

Product Classes

Excipients
stabilizer
emulsifier

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC48580 S3 CL55
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 110 øC (230 øF)
Melting Point: N/A
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 1227.54 g/mol