Polysorbate 80 is used to solubilize essential oils. Polysorbate 80 is a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier often used in foods and cosmetics. This synthetic compound is a viscous, water-soluble yellow liquid.
Characters | Unit | Specification |
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Appearance | colourless or brownish-yellow, clear or slightly opalescent liquid | |
Identification | complies | |
Composition of fatty acids | ||
Myristic acid | % | max. 5.0 |
Palmitic acid | % | max. 16.0 |
Palmitoleic acid | % | max. 8.0 |
Stearic acid | % | max. 6.0 |
Oleic acid | % | min. 58.0 |
Linoleic acid | % | max. 18.0 |
Linolenic acid | % | max.4.0 |
Dioxane | ppm | max. 10 |
Acid value | mg KOH/g | max. 2 |
Hydroxyl value | mg KOH/g | 65 – 80 |
Peroxid value | meq/kg | max. 10 |
Saponification value | mg KOH/g | 45 – 55 |
Water | % | max. 3.0 |
Heavy metals | ppm | max. 10 |
Kinematic viscosity (bei 25°C) | cSt | 300 - 500 |
Specific gravity | cfu/g | 1.06 – 1.09 |
Total aerobic microbial count | cfu/g | max. 100 |
Total yeasts and moulds count | cfu/g | max. 50 |
E.coli | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
Staphylococcus aureus | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
Salmonella | cfu/g | absent in 25g |
Bacterial endotoxin | I.U./g | max. 2.5 |
Ethylene oxide | ppm | max. 1 |
Residue on Ignition | % | max. 0.25 |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Polysorbate 80 can be kept for at least 2 years if stored under recommended conditions.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
Pack Sizes: 5 Kg