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SORBITAN TRIOLEATE 20 EO, POLYSORBATE 85

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is often used as a very effective stabilizer and emulsifier in a wide range of industrial applications and is especially effective at forming stable emulsions, especially when combined with sorbitan esters.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO is used Emulsifier, solubilizer, dispersant, lubricant, antistatic agent.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial applications.

CAS number: 9005-70-3
EC number: 618-422-4
IUPAC-style / descriptive name: Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan trioleate — specifically, a sorbitan (dehydrated sorbitol) esterified with three oleic acid groups and ethoxylated with ~20 units of ethylene oxide
Molecular formula: Approximately C₁₀₀H₁₈₈O₂₈ (as referenced)
; also noted as C₆₂H₁₁₄O₁₀ in other sources (varies with degree of ethoxylation)
Molecular Weight: Approximately 1462 g/mol

SYNONYMS:
POE (20) Sorbitan Trioleate, Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Trioleate, Sorbitan POE (20) Trioleate, Sorbitan Trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85, T I 85, T MAZ 85, Polysorbate 85, PEG-20 Sorbitan Trioleate, Sorbitan Trioleate Polyoxyethylene, Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Trioleate, Tween 85, Ethoxylated Sorbitan Trioleate, POE Sorbitan Trioleate, Polyethylene Glycol Sorbitan Trioleate, Sorbitan,tri-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate,poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs., Sorbitan,trioleate,polyoxyethylene derivs., Sorbitan,tri-9-octadecenoate,poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.,(Z,Z,Z)-, TO 55, TO 65, Polysorbate 85, Tween 85, Poly(oxyethylene) sorbitan trioleate, Glycosperse TO 20, Sorbitan polyethoxy trioleate, Sorbimacrogol trioleate 300, Crill 12, Polyoxyethylene sorbitan trioleic acid ester, Emsorb 6903, Polyethylene glycol sorbitan trioleate, Sorbon T 85, Nikkol TO 30, Ethoxylated sorbitan trioleate, Montanox 85, Rheodol TW-O 320, Newcol 3-85, T-MAZ 85, Sorbax PTO 20, Rikemal O 852, Sorbitan trioleate polyoxyethylene ether, Crillet 45, Emsorb 6913, Witconol AL 69-66, Toximul SEE 340, Sinopol 3-85, Alkamuls T 85, Eumulgin STO 80, Aceporol 345T, Tween 85LM, Lonzest STO 20, Alkamuls T 85V, Pionin D 945T, Ecoteric T 85, Rheodol TW-O 320V, Agnique STO 20, Tego STO 85V, Disponil STO 20, Nikkol TO 30V, Alkamuls PSTO 20, T 85, Agnique STO 2095, Rheodol TW 0320V, Desmodur N 100-ethoxylated sorbitan trioleate copolymer, Montanox 85VG-DF, Newkalgen D 945T, Blaunon OT 320, TW 85, TO 30, 1340-86-9, 9015-60-5, 51367-06-7, 111389-05-0, 866916-41-8, 872017-39-5, 1630262-72-4, 85, Tween 85, Terpienol, FEMA 2917, Tween®TWEEN 80KR, Emsorb 903, emsorb6903, BASF PS 80, POLYSORBATE, Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Trioleate, Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Trioleate, Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Trioleate (20E.O.), Polysorbate 85 (INCI), Sorbimacrogol Trioleate 300, Sorbitan,
Tri-9-Octadecenoate, Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl) Derivs, Polyoxyethylene sorbitan trioleate, Alkest TW 85, Tween 85, Terpienol, FEMA 2917, Tween®TWEEN 80KR, Emsorb 903, emsorb6903, BASF PS 80, POLYSORBATE

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is a non-ionic emulsifier.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is European Kosher, RSPO, Halal, ISO 9001:2015 and Feed Chain Alliance certified.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is also found to be readily biodegradable and would not expect to persist indefinitely in the environment.

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is a non-ionic, hydrophilic surfactant used to make oil-in-water emulsions.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is soluble in water and insoluble in vegetable oils and mineral oils.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier, derived from ethoxylation of sorbitan trioleate.

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 combines hydrophilic (polyoxyethylene chain) and lipophilic (trioleate) elements to stabilize oil-in-water systems (O/W emulsions).
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is an amber liquid.

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is a mid-range HLB, nonionic surfactant suggested for use in textile chemicals (lubricant, emulsifier), household products (o/w emulsifier) and cosmetic formulations (o/w emulsifier).
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is an emulsifier produced by reacting oleic acid with sorbitol to yield a product which is reacted with ethylene oxide.

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is a nonionic, water-dispersible surface-active agent that is very soluble in water.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is also termed polysorbate 80.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is a polyoxyethylene sorbitan trioleate non-ionic surfactant.

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is a mixture of oleate esters of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydrides, consisting predominantly of the triester, condensed with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is a surface active agent that can be used to remove particulates from the air.

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is a synthetic, non-ionic surfactant composed of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 has been shown to inhibit particle aggregation in vitro studies.

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 may also be useful for removal of water-soluble drugs from wastewater treatment systems and as a chitosan quaternary ammonium detergent additive.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is obtained by the ethoxylation of sorbitan esters.

USES and APPLICATIONS of SORBITAN TRIOLEATE 20 EO, POLYSORBATE 85:
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is used in cosmetics.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 can be used singularly or in combination with esters such as Lansurf STO.

Typical applications of Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 include agrochemical formulations, as anti-fogging agents in plastic films, textile fibre lubricants and softener and as secondary emulsifiers in suspension and emulsion polymerisation.

Typical Uses of Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85: Oil in Water formulations, Adjuvant - Agricultural Chemicals, Crop Protection, Dispersant, Emulsifier, Green Products, Lubricant, Oil Field Production Chemicals, Oil in Water Emulsification, and Textile Finishes.
Cosmetics & personal care: Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is usedEmulsifier, solubilizer, dispersant, lubricant, antistatic agent.

Pharmaceuticals: Solubilizer and stabilizer in various formulations (topical, liquid).
Food industry: Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is used Emulsifier and stabilizer in food products (acceptable daily intake shared among polysorbates: 0–25 mg/kg body weight).

Industrial applications: Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is used in detergents, lubricants, coating aids, agrochemical adjuvants, and metalworking fluids as emulsifier, dispersant, wetting agent, etc.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial applications.

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is more hydrophilic than the sorbtan esters itself and are used as non-ionic surfactants and solubilizers for water insoluble active products and essential oils.
In combination with the non-ethoxylated sorbitan esters, Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 can be used as emulsifiers for oil in water emulsion.

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 finds applications in cosmetics, detergents, lubricants, textile fibers etc.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is used in ice cream and frozen desserts for overrun and dryness; as a disperser of flavors and colors in pickles; and for volume and texture in baked goods.

Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 is frequently used with monoand diglycerides at usage levels ranging from 0.05 to 0.10%.
Sorbitan trioleate 20 EO, Polysorbate 85 has been used in a study to assess the potential application of niosomes for the delivery of ammonium glycyrrhizinate for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of SORBITAN TRIOLEATE 20 EO, POLYSORBATE 85:
EC Number: 500-022-5
CAS Number: 9005-70-3
Molecular Formula: C100H188O28
Molecular Weight: Approximately 1462 g/mol
Appearance: Amber viscous liquid or paste
Density: ~1.05 g/cm³ at 25°C
Solubility: Soluble in water and ethanol; forms stable emulsions
Melting Point: Liquid or semi-solid at room temperature
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: >149°C (300°F)
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB): 11.0
Appearance: Pale-yellow to orange oily liquid

Molecular Formula: Approximately C₁₀₀H₁₈₈O₂₈ (as referenced);
also noted as C₆₂H₁₁₄O₁₀ in other sources (varies with degree of ethoxylation)
HLB (Hydrophilic–Lipophilic Balance): ~11.0 — indicating suitability for O/W emulsions
Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate, acetone, and most mineral and vegetable oils; dispersible in water
Typical Composition Parameters:
Acid Value: ≤ 2 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value: 83–98 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value: 40–60 mg KOH/g
Moisture: ≤ 3 %
CAS / EC: 9005-70-3 / 618-422-4
Formula: Approx. C₁₀₀H₁₈₈O₂₈
Appearance: Pale-yellow to orange oily liquid
HLB: ~11.0 (O/W emulsifier)

Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents; dispersible in water
Typical Composition Specs: Acid ≤ 2, Saponification 83–98, Hydroxyl 40–60, Moisture ≤ 3%
Uses: Emulsifier, solubilizer, stabilizer in cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, industry
CBNumber: CB8246543
Molecular Formula: CH4
Molecular Weight: 16.04246
MDL Number: MFCD00082107
Melting Point: -20 °C
Boiling Point: 100 °C
Density: 1.028 g/mL at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure: <1 mm Hg (20 °C)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.473
Flash Point: >230 °F
Storage Temp.: Store below +30°C
Solubility: Dispersible in water, in anhydrous ethanol, in ethyl acetate and in methanol,
practically insoluble in fatty oils and in liquid paraffin
Form: Viscous liquid
Specific Gravity: 1.030 (20/4℃)
Color: Light yellow to Brown
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB): 11
InChI: InChI=1S/CH4/h1H4
InChIKey: VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C
FDA 21 CFR: 172.840; 573.860; 172.836; 172.838; 172.842; 173.340; 175.105; 73.1001
Indirect Additives used in Food Contact Substances: POLYSORBATE 85
EWG's Food Scores: 1-6
FDA UNII: A7F3N56197
EPA Substance Registry System: Polysorbate 85 (9005-70-3)
Cosmetics Info: Polysorbate 80
UNSPSC Code: 12352104
NACRES: NA.28
CAS No: [9005-70-3]
Synonyms: Polysorbate 85, Polyoxyethylene glycol sorbitan trioleate

Product Code: FT47118
MDL No: MFCD01779641
MOL File: Download
SMILES: OCCO.OCC@@H
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Melting Point: -20 °C
Boiling Point: 100 °C
Density: 1.03 g/cm3
Flash Point: 315 °C

FIRST AID MEASURES of SORBITAN TRIOLEATE 20 EO, POLYSORBATE 85:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of SORBITAN TRIOLEATE 20 EO, POLYSORBATE 85:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of SORBITAN TRIOLEATE 20 EO, POLYSORBATE 85:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of SORBITAN TRIOLEATE 20 EO, POLYSORBATE 85:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.

HANDLING and STORAGE of SORBITAN TRIOLEATE 20 EO, POLYSORBATE 85:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of SORBITAN TRIOLEATE 20 EO, POLYSORBATE 85:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available