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Polysorbate - 20
Specifications
Appearance | – | yellow to amber color, oily , clear viscous liquid |
Acid value | – | 2.0 max (mg KOH/gm) |
Hydroxyl value | – | 90-110 (mg KOH/gm) |
Saponification value | – | 40-50 (mg KOH/gm) |
Iodine value | – | 5 max |
pH of 5% solution | – | 5-7 |
Heavy metals | – | 10 max ppm |
Moisture | – | 3% max |
Nature | – | non-ionic, non-flammable , non-toxic |
Chemical name | – | polyethylene (20) sorbitan mono laurate |
Solubility | – | soluble in water and ethanol |
CAS no. | – | 9005-64-5 |
Applications
Polysorbate -20 is high HLB non ionic surfactant used widely in the
preparation of stable oil in water pharmaceutical emulsions. It is used
as a solubility agent for essential oils and oil soluble vitamins, a wetting
agent in the formation of oral suspensions and also widely used in
cosmetics and food products. It also finds applications in textile
industry as antistatic agents , fiber lubricants and finished emulsifiers.
Packing – 50 kg carboys
Shelf life – one year from the date of manufacture if stored properly
Polysorbate - 40
Specifications
Appearance | – yellow to amber colored viscous liquid |
Acid value | – 2.0 max mg KOH/gm |
Hydroxyl value | – 89 to 105 mg KOH/gm |
Saponification value | – 45 to 50 |
Moisture | – 3 max |
Solubility | – soluble in water |
Heavy metals | – 10 max ppm |
Applications
Used as an emulsifier, leveling agent, dispersant, penetrant, lubricant, anti-stat in textile, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, insecticides, herbicides, polyester.
Packing – 50 kg carboys
Shelf life – Two years from the date of manufacture if stored properly.
Polysorbate - 60
Specifications
Appearance | – | yellow to amber color oily viscous liquid opaque at room temp , clear after slight heating |
Acid value | – | 2.0 max (mg KOH/gm) |
Hydroxyl value | – | 81-96 (mg KOH/gm) |
Saponification value | – | 45-55 (mg KOH/gm) |
Iodine value | – | 3 max g/100 |
Heavy metals | – | 10 ppm max |
Moisture | – | 3% max |
Chemical name | – | polyethylene (20) sorbitan mono laurate |
Solubility | – | soluble in water and ethanol |
CAS no. | – | 9005-67-8 |
Applications
Used as an emulsifying , wetting , dispersing agent in cosmetics ,
pharmaceuticals , agricultural preparations , solubalizer for vitamins ,
perfumes.
Packing – 50 kg carboys
Shelf life – Two years from the date of manufacture if stored properly.
Polysorbate - 80
Sprcifications
Physical appearance | – | pale yellow to amber colored oily liquid with bitter taste |
Purity | – | complies to the test of B.P. , U.S.P , I.P. ,E.P. |
Acid value | – | 2 max mg KOH/gm |
Saponification value | – | 45 to 55 mg KOH/gm |
Hydroxyl value | – | 65 to 80 mg KOH/gm |
Iodine value | – | 18 to 24 mg/100 gm |
pH (5% dispersion) | – | 6 to 8 |
Solubility | – | soluble in water, alcohol |
Sulfated ash | – | NMT 0.1% |
Heavy metals | – | NMT 10 ppm |
Moisture | – | max 3% |
Reducing impurities | – | as per I.P. |
CAS no. | – | 9005-65-5 |
Applications
Polysorbate-80 is an emulsifying, wetting, dispersing, detergent, anti-stat
agent used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, polishes, insecticides, leather,
degreasing and veterinary products. It is a solubaliser for vitamins and perfumes.
Packing – 50 kg carboys/230kg drum
Shelf life – 2 years from date of manufacturing if stored properly
Polysorbate - 85
Specifications
Appearance | – | amber to yellow colored viscous liquid |
Acid value | – | 3.0 max (mg KOH/gm) |
Hydroxyl value | – | 39-52 (mg KOH/gm) |
Saponification value | – | 80-95 (mg KOH/gm) |
Moisture | – | 3% max |
Chemical name | – | polyethylene (20) sorbitan mono laurate |
CAS no. | – | 9005-70-3 |
Applications
It is used as lubricant , detergent , wetting agent , emulsifier ,
solubilizing agent in pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.
Packing – 50 kg carboys
Shelf life – Two years from the date of manufacture if stored properly.
