Himedia Tween®80/Polysorbate 80 (Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monooleate), this synthetic compound is a viscous, water-soluble yellow liquid that functions as a highly effective non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier. It is heavily utilized across microbiology workflows, pharmaceutical testing, cosmetics synthesis, and industrial quality control.
Product Identifier
CAS No. 9005-65-6
EC No. 500-019-9
Synonym Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monooleate; Polysorbate-80
HS Code 3402 42 00
Storage Below 30°C
Shelf life 4 years
Technical Specification
Appearance Lemon to amber colored oily liquid
Solubility 1000 mg soluble in 1 mL of water
FTIR Matches with the standard pattern
Hydroxyl value 65 - 80
Saponification value 45 - 55
Acid value <= 2.0
Residue on ignition <= 0.25%
Water (K.F.) <= 3.0%
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