Appearance
Clear amber liquid
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 Kosher; 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
- 40 lb. Blue OH Pail
- 450 lb. Steel Drum
- 490 lb. Steel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Excipients
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