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Tween-80

Chemical name

Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitol anhydride monooleate

Molecular formula

C64H124O26

Relative molecular weight

1309.63

Character

It is a light yellow to amber oily liquid at room temperature. Slightly bitter, soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl acetate, and toluene, insoluble in mineral oil and vegetable oil.

Property

It's properties include emulsification, wetting, and foaming, and is an O/W type emulsifier with an HLB value of 15.0.

Use

Tween 80 can be used as a wetting agent, emulsifier, lubricant, dispersant, etc. It can also be used as a component of cotton and viscose cord oiling agents, and is also used in some eye drops. In the food industry, it can prevent splashing, slow down aging, and improve taste, and is commonly used as an emulsifier for ice cream. It is also used as an emulsifier in the production of polyurethane foam. In the laboratory, it can be used as a gas chromatography stationary liquid for separating alcohols, ketones, esters, hydrocarbon compounds, and fatty acids. Tween 80 is a non-ionic surfactant with significant resistance to electrolytes and strong hydrophilicity. It is an excellent O/W emulsifier, and high concentrations of electrolytes and changes in pH have little effect on its emulsifying ability. It has good emulsifying effects on vegetable oil, mineral oil, animal fats, and so on.

Package

50kg, 200kg plastic packaging drums.

Storage and transportation

This product is not a flammable or explosive hazardous material and should be transported as a general item. Place in a cool, dry, and ventilated place.

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