POLYSORBATE 80 - COLONIAL SOLUTIONS

POLYSORBATE 80 - COLONIAL SOLUTIONS is a sorbitan monooleate that has been ethoxylated with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide to give a water soluble, oil and water emulsifier. This product is one of a group of ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid esters, which are often referred to as Polysorbates. This surfactant is a mixture of partial esters of sorbitol and its anhydrides made from fatty acids, primarily oleic, which is then reacted with ethylene oxide to make it hydrophilic in nature. This product is designated with a "K" which means it has Kosher U Certification.

Chemical Name: Polysorbate 80

CAS Number: 9005-65-6

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Esters,
Polyethoxylated Sorbitan Ester,
Polysorbates
Chemical Name
Polysorbate 80
INCI Name
Polysorbate 80
Ingredient Name
Polysorbate 80
Tilley Product Number
11154-01
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier,
Emulsifier (O/W),
Solubilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
Food Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier
Industrial Additives Functions
Dispersant,
Stabilizer,
Viscosity Modifier,
Wetting Agent
Technologies
Base Chemicals & Intermediates,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Metal Processing Additives
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents
Esters
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Dispersing,
Good Wetting Properties,
Stabilizing,
Static Reduction,
Viscosity Boosting

Applications & Uses

Markets
Food & Nutrition,
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing,
Metal Manufacturing & Finishing
Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Cooking Oils & Fat Products,
Dairy,
Desserts & Fruit Preparations,
Savory & Culinary
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing
Food & Nutrition — Nutrition & Well Being
Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Applicable Processes
Metalworking Applications,
Textiles Manufacturing
Food & Nutrition Applications
Cottage Cheese,
Dessert Premixes,
Dietary Supplements,
Ice Cream,
Pickles,
Sauces,
Shortening,
Vegetable Whipped Topping
Product Applications
  • T-MAZ 80K can be used as a solubilizer and emulsifier of oils and fragrances, wetting agent, viscosity modifier, antistat, stabilizer or dispersing agent. Typical applications are found in cosmetics, toiletries and ointments. T-MAZ surfactants can also be used in the food, textile, and metalworking industries.
  • Food applications include ice cream, shortening and edible oils, yeast defoamers, pickle products, vitamins and mineral preparations, whipped vegetable toppings, gelatin dessert mixes, defoamers in cottage cheese, and artificial colors in barbecue sauce. For more information, see Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 172.840, 173.340 (a)(3) and 573.860.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Yellow
Physical Form
Liquid
Soluble In
Organic Solvent Soluble,
Water Soluble

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility Data

T-MAZ surfactants are generally soluble or dispersible in water, and, soluble in varying degrees in organic liquids. They are used for oil-in-water emulsions, dispersions, solubilizing oils and to make anhydrous ointments water soluble or washable. Frequently, in industrial applications, the T-MAZ surfactants are combined with similarly numbered S-MAZ surfactants to promote emulsion stability.