Appearance
Clear amber liquid
Description
Polysorbate 80 is used as an emulsifier in foods.
Function
Polysorbate 80 is an excipient that is used to stabilize aqueous formulations of medications for parenteral administration, and used as an emulsifier in the manufacture of the popular antiarrhythmic amiodarone.
Synonyms
Polysorbate 80 NF FCC Kosher; Unisperse 80 K; POE ( 20 ) Sorbitan Monooleate; Lumisorb PSMO-20 K; T/N: Glycosperse 020 K FG; T/N: Canarcel TW 80 K; T/N:T MAZ 80 K
Storage
Do not store together with oxidizing agents. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 40 lb. Blue TH Pail
- 450 lb. Steel Drum
- 222 kg. Drum [BASF]
- 490 lb. Steel Drum
- 490 lb. Drum [BASF]
- 490 lb. Poly Drum
- 490 lb. Poly Drum [BASF]
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Food & bev.
- pharmaceutical
Product Classes
- Excipients
- emulsifier
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC48580 S3 CL55
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: 113 øC (235 øF)
- Melting Point: N/A
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 1310 g/mol