Polysorbate 80

Polysorbate 80
Names
	IUPAC name Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate
	Other names Kolliphor PS 80; Montanox 80; Alkest TW 80; Tween 80; PS 80; Kotilen-80;
Identifiers
CAS Number	9005-65-6 ;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1697847 ;
ChemSpider	none;
ECHA InfoCard	100.105.529
E number	E433 (thickeners, ...)
KEGG	D01067;
RTECS number	WG2932500;
UNII	6OZP39ZG8H ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID0021175 ;
Properties
Chemical formula	C64H124O26
Molar mass	1310 g/mol
Appearance	Amber colored oil
Density	1.102 g/mL
Boiling point	> 100°C
Solubility in water	100 mL/L
Solubility in other solvents	soluble in ethanol, cottonseed oil, corn oil, ethyl acetate, methanol, toluene
Viscosity	300–500 centistokes (@25°C)
Hazards
	Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Irritant
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	1 1 0
Flash point	113 °C (235 °F; 386 K)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier often used in pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics. This synthetic compound is a viscous, water-soluble yellow liquid.

Names


IUPAC name Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate
Other names Kolliphor PS 80 Montanox 80 Alkest TW 80 Tween 80 PS 80 Kotilen-80
Identifiers
CAS Number	9005-65-6^Y
ChEMBL	ChEMBL1697847^N
ChemSpider	none
ECHA InfoCard	100.105.529
E number	E433 (thickeners, ...)
KEGG	D01067
RTECS number	WG2932500
UNII	6OZP39ZG8H^Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID0021175
Properties
Chemical formula	C₆₄H₁₂₄O₂₆
Molar mass	1310 g/mol
Appearance	Amber colored oil
Density	1.102 g/mL
Boiling point	> 100°C
Solubility in water	100 mL/L
Solubility in other solvents	soluble in ethanol, cottonseed oil, corn oil, ethyl acetate, methanol, toluene
Viscosity	300–500 centistokes (@25°C)
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards	Irritant
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	1 1 0
Flash point	113 °C (235 °F; 386 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is ^YN ?) Infobox references