POLYSORBATE 80 NF

Appearance

Amber colored viscous liquid

Function

Polysorbate 80 is an excipient that is used to stabilize aqueous formulations of medications for parenteral administration, and used as an emulsifier in the manufacture of the popular antiarrhythmic amiodarone.

Synonyms

Polysorbate 80 NF; Polysorbate 80 FCC; Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monooleate; Alkest TW 80; Tween 80

Storage

Do not store together with oxidizing agents. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Packages

490 lb. Poly Drum
490 lb. Drum

Industry

Pharmaceutical

Product Class

Excipients

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC48580 S3 CL55
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 113 øC (235 øF)
Melting Point: N/A
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 1310 g/mol