Polysorbate 80

Polysorbate 80[1]
A vial containing Polysorbate 80
Names
IUPAC name
Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate
Other names
  • Kolliphor PS 80
  • Montanox 80
  • Alkest TW 80
  • Tween 80
  • PS 80
  • Kotilen-80
Identifiers
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
  • none
ECHA InfoCard 100.105.529 Edit this at Wikidata
E number E433 (thickeners, ...)
KEGG
RTECS number
  • WG2932500
UNII
Properties
C64H124O26
Molar mass 1310 g/mol
Appearance Amber colored oil
Density 1.102 g/mL
Boiling point > 100°C
100 mL/L [2]
Solubility in other solvents soluble in ethanol, cottonseed oil, corn oil, ethyl acetate, methanol, toluene
Viscosity 300–500 centistokes (@25°C)
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
 Irritant
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
NFPA 704 four-colored diamondHealth 1: Exposure would cause irritation but only minor residual injury. E.g. turpentineFlammability 1: Must be pre-heated before ignition can occur. Flash point over 93 °C (200 °F). E.g. canola oilInstability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogenSpecial hazards (white): no code
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Flash point 113 °C (235 °F; 386 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier often used in pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics. This synthetic compound is a viscous, water-soluble yellow liquid.

  1. ^ Merck Index, 13th Edition, 7664.
  2. ^ Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate Product Information (PDF), Sigma, 1996-10-28, retrieved 2024-07-11