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; 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. Glass Bottle
- 8 lb. HDPE NM Jug
- 20 l. Pail
- 40 lb. Pail
- 490 lb. Steel 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