TWEEN-80
TWEEN-80 Hipure
Confirming to BP/USP specification.
Short Name: TWEEN-80
Synonym: Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Mono Oleate, Polysorbate 80
Basic Details
Article No.
LG5009
Grade
Hipure
Purity
CAS No.
9005-65-6
HS Code
3402.1300
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Golden yellow
pH value
6
Flash point [°C]
110 °C
Boiling point [°C]
>100°C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
Density [g/cm3]
1.08
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble in water
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Golden yellow /amber color viscous liquid
Density (d25°C/25°C)
1.06-1.09
Water (by KF)
Max 3.0%
Identity
Conforms
Acid value (mg KOH/gm)
Max 2
Hydroxyl number
65-80
Peroxide number
Max 10
Sapnofication value
45-55
Ethylene oxide
Max 0.0001%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.001%
Sulphated ash
Max 0.2 %
Viscosity
300-500 cSt
Organic volatile impurities (By GC)
Conforms
1,4-dioxane
Max 0.001%
Ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol (GC)
Max 0.25%
2-chloroethanol
Max 0.001%
Ethylene glycol (according to ICH guideline class-2)
Max 0.062%
Composition of fatty acids
-
Oleic acid
Min 58.0%
Myristic acid
Max 5.0%
Palmitic acid
Max 6.0%
Palmitoleic acid
Max 8.0%
Stearic Acid
Max 6.0%
Linoleic acid
Max 18.0%
Linolenic acid
Max 4.0%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols