polysorbate 80

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf emulsifier
nonionic surfactant
solubilizer
gptkbp:appearance yellow to orange oily liquid
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkb:EFSA
gptkbp:boilingPoint 100°C (decomposes)
gptkbp:CASNumber 9005-65-6
gptkbp:category gptkb:polyoxyethylene_sorbitan_esters
cosmetic chemicals
pharmaceutical excipients
food emulsifiers
gptkbp:chemicalFormula C64H124O26
gptkbp:decomposition decomposes on strong heating
gptkbp:density 1.06 g/cm³
gptkbp:EC_number gptkb:E433
gptkbp:firstSynthesized 1940s
gptkbp:function improves solubility of ingredients
stabilizes emulsions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label polysorbate 80
gptkbp:manufacturer various chemical companies
gptkbp:meltingPoint -5°C
gptkbp:molecularWeight 1310 g/mol
gptkbp:origin derived from sorbitol and oleic acid
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:Tween_80
gptkb:polyoxyethylene_(20)_sorbitan_monooleate
gptkbp:regulates regulated as a cosmetic ingredient
regulated as a food additive
regulated as a pharmaceutical excipient
gptkbp:sideEffect may cause allergic reactions in rare cases
gptkbp:solubility soluble in water
gptkbp:stable stable under normal conditions
gptkbp:storage store in a cool, dry place
gptkbp:structure polyoxyethylene chains attached to sorbitan monooleate
gptkbp:toxicity generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:butter
cosmetics
vaccines
biotechnology applications
cell culture media
eye drops
pharmaceutical formulations
mouthwashes
parenteral preparations
vitamin oils
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:food
cosmetic product
pharmaceutical excipient
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gardasil
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5