Polysorbate 40

Name: Polysorbate 40
Brand: Guangdong Huana Chemistry Co., Ltd.

Polysorbate 40, also known as polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate, consists of sorbitol, ethylene oxide, and palmitic acid. It has a molecular formula of C₆₂H₁₂₂O₂₆. At room temperature, it is in the form of a yellow to orange viscous liquid or pastes at room temperature. Polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monopalmitate is an O/W emulsifier with an HLB value of 15.6. It is soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl acetate, and toluene.

molecular formula of polysorbate 40

CAS NO.: 9005-66-7
E NO.: E434
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C₆₂H₁₂₂O₂₆
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 1284.60

Polysorbate 40 MSDS

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Technical Information of Polysorbate 40

According to GB29222-2012, other parameters are available upon request.

Parameters	Unit	Standard value
Acid value	mg KOH/g	≤2.0
Saponification value	mg KOH/g	41~52
Hydroxyl value	mg KOH/g	90~107
Moisture	w/%	≤3.0
Residue on ignition	w/%	≤0.25
Pb	mg/kg	≤2
Oxyethylene	w/%	66.0~70.5

Advantages of Polysorbate 40

Polysorbate 40 has numerous applications including, acting as an emulsifier, wetting agent, foaming agents, lubricant, solubilizer, antistatic agent, dispersant and chemical intermediate
Can be used in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and industry