Polysorbate 80

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Polysorbate 80

Sorbitan, mono-9-octadecenoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)derivs., (Z)-;
Polyoxyethylene 20 sorbitan monooleate [9005-65-6]

DEFINITION

Polysorbate 80 is a mixture of partial esters of fatty acids, mainly oleic acid, with sorbitol and its anhydrides ethoxylated with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide for each mole of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydrides.

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USP Polysorbate 80 RS

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