Appearance
Clear, yellow to yellow-green viscous liquid
Function
Polysorbate 20 is used as an excipient in pharmaceutical applications to stabilize emulsions and suspensions. 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.
Synonyms
Polysorbate 20 NF Kosher; Tween 20; Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monolaurate; Polysorbatum 20; Canarcel TW20K
Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 40 lb. HDPE OH Pail
- 490 lb. Steel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Pharmaceutical
- industrial
Product Classes
- Excipients
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC48580 S3 CL55
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: 110 øC (230 øF)
- Melting Point: N/A
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 1227.54 g/mol