Polysorbate 20 [CAS_9005-64-5] USP/NF Liquid (485 Lb Drum)

Wintersun code: 16-117
CAS Number: 9005-64-5

Sales Specifications

Appearance: Oily, yellow to brownish-yellow, clear or slightly opalescent liquid
Solubility: Soluble in water, in ethanol, in ethyl acetate & in methanol; practically insoluble in fatty oils and in liquid paraffin
Relative Density: About 1.10
Viscosity @ 25oC: ~ 400
Identification:
A) By IR: Should comply with the test for IR
B) Test for hydroxyl value: Should comply with the test for hydroxyl value
C) Test for saponification value: Should comply with the test for saponification value
D) Test for composition of fatty acids: Should comply with the test for composition of fatty acids
E) Chemical test: The solution should become blue
Acid Value (mgKOH/g): 2.0 Max
Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g): Between 96 and 108
Peroxide Value (meq/kg): 10 Max
Saponification Value (mgKOH/g): Between 40 and 50

Composition of fatty acid (fraction of the substance)
a) Caproic Acid: 1.00 % Max
b) Caprylic Acid: 10.00 % Max
c) Capric Acid: 10.00 % Max
d) Lauric Acid: Between 40.00 % and 60.00 %
e) Myristic Acid: Between 14.00 % and 25.00 %
f) Palmitic Acid: Between 7.00 % and 15.00 %
g) Stearic Acid: 7.00 % Max
h) Oleic Acid: 11.00 % Max
i) Linoleic Acid: 3.00 % Max

Ethylene Oxide & Dioxane
a) Ethylene Oxide: 1 ppm Max
b) Dioxane: 10 ppm Max
Water: Between 0 and 3.00 %
Total ash: Not more than 0.25 %

Packing

• In 485 LB Drum