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Polysorbate 81

Polysorbate 81, also known as polyoxyethylene (5) sorbitan monooleate, consists of sorbitol, ethylene oxide, and oleic acid. It has a molecular formula of C34H64O11. At room temperature, it is in the form of a pale-yellow orange oily liquid. It is an O/W emulsifier with an HLB value of 10.0. It is soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate, and toluene; slightly soluble in mineral and vegetable oil. And it can be dispersed in water.


molecular formula of polysorbate 81

  • MOLECULAR FORMULA: C34H64O11

  • MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 648


Polysorbate 81 MSDS
9005 65 6
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Technical Information of Polysorbate 81

According to Q/GDRH 015-2020, other parameters are available upon request.


Parameters

Unit

Standard value

Acid value

mg KOH/g

≤3.0

Saponification value

mg KOH/g

96~104

Hydroxyl value

mg KOH/g

134~150

Moisture

w/%

≤3.0



Advantages of Polysorbate 81

  • It acts as an emulsifier, solubilizer, stabilizer, diffuser, and lubricant 

  • Can be used in industry 


Instructions on Use and Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place in tightly sealed packages, away from heat and light

Transportation

Transport as non-dangerous goods

Shelf Life

1 year.

Packaging and Shipment
Packaging

25kg/drum, 220kg/drum and 1000kg/drum (special packaging is available upon request)

Shipment

7-14 days after receiving payment

Port

Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Qingdao, etc.

Product Inquiry
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