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Polysorbate 80
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Polysorbate 80 |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Tween 80;Polysorbate 80;Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate |
| Chinese name | 聚山梨酯80 |
| Chinese synonyms | 吐温80;聚氧乙烯山梨醇酐单油酸酯;Tween 80 |
| Chemical category | Surfactants |
| CAS No. | 9005-65-6 |
| EINECS No. | Not provided |
| Molecular formula | C64H124O26 |
| Molecular weight | 1310 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥98.0%; acid value ≤2.0 mg KOH/g; saponification value 45–60 mg KOH/g; hydroxyl value 65–80 mg KOH/g; water ≤3.0%
Performance characteristics
Yellow to amber viscous liquid, nonionic surfactant, excellent emulsifying and solubilizing properties
Application scenarios
Food emulsifier, pharmaceutical excipient (solubilizer), cosmetic emulsifier, industrial surfactant