POLYSORBATE 80 NF FCC

Appearance

Yellow liquid with bland odor

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; Unisperse 80; Lumisorb PSMO-20 NF; Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monooleate; Alkest TW 80; Tween 80

Storage

Do not store together with oxidizing agents. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Packages

250 ml. HDPE Bottle
45 lb. Blue TH Pail
450 lb. Steel Drum
485 lb. Drum
490 lb. Steel Drum
490 lb. Steel OH Drum
490 lb. Poly Drum
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: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 113 øC (235 øF)
Melting Point: N/A
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 1310 g/mol