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Tween 80

Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monooleate · CAS 9005-65-6

HLB 15.0 — O/W emulsifier · scale runs HLB 3 (lipophilic) to 16 (hydrophilic)

The high-HLB reference point of the range. Water-soluble, alcohol-soluble, and the standard O/W emulsifier where a single high-HLB nonionic has to do the emulsifying, wetting, foaming and dispersing at once.

Specification

  • AppearanceLight yellow to amber oily liquid
  • Purity98%
  • Molecular formulaC64H124O26
  • Molecular weight1309.63
  • Acid value≤ 2.0 mgKOH/g
  • Hydroxyl value90 – 107 mgKOH/g
  • Saponification value65 – 80 mgKOH/g
  • HLB value15.0
  • TypeNonionic

Typical values. HLB value, viscosity, acid value and solubility can be adjusted to a formulation's requirements. Some indicators can be modified at customer request.

Solubility

Soluble in water, methanol, ethanol and isopropanol. Insoluble in animal and mineral oils.

Applications

  • O/W emulsifier for agrochemical EC and EW formulations
  • Solubiliser and dispersant in personal care creams and lotions
  • Wetting and dispersing agent for pigment and particle systems
  • High-HLB partner in blended emulsifier pairs with SPAN 80 or SPAN 60

Industries

Packaging, storage and transport

25 kg or 200 kg drums. Custom packaging and tank-truck transport available on request.

Non-flammable and non-explosive; shipped as general non-hazardous goods. Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area.

Also known as

T80, Polysorbate 80. Ask for the grade by any of these names — we will confirm the specification before quoting.

Tell us the system, not just the grade

Send the phase ratio, the oil, and the stability problem you are solving. We come back with a lead grade and a comparison grade.

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Specifications are typical values, not a guaranteed sales specification. Trademarks referenced belong to their respective owners and are used for identification only. Confirm suitability in your own system before commercial use.