POLYSORBATE 21 NF, FCC

Appearance

Clear yellow liquid

Description

Polysorbate 21 is used by philatelists to remove stamps from envelopes and to remove residues from stamps, without harming the stamp itself. Polysorbate 21 is also used as wetting agent in rubber baler in the elastomer industry.

Function

Polysorbate 21 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 21 is also used as an excipient in pharmaceutical applications to stabilize emulsions and suspensions.

Synonyms

Polysorbate 21 NF, FCC; Tween 21; Polyoxyethylene 21 Sorbitan Monolaurate; Polysorbatum 21

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Packages

250 ml. Glass Bottle
480 lb. Steel 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: NON-REGULATED BY D.O.T.
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: >148.89øC (300øF)
Melting Point: -2.7øC (27øF)
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 1227.72 g/mo