Polysorbate 20, FCC
Polyoxyethylene (4) Sorbitan Monolaurate; TweenŽ 20
This product is a laurate ester of sorbitol and its anhydrides copolymerized with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide for each mole of sorbitol and sorbitol anhydrides.
Functional Use in Foods: Emulsifier; Stabilizer
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CAS # |
9005-64-5 |
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Safety Information |
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Health Hazard |
1 |
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Fire Hazard |
1 |
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Reactivity |
0 |
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Test |
Specification |
| Assay (Oxyethylene, Anhydrous Basis) | 70.0-74.0% |
| Hydroxyl Value | 96-108 |
| Lauric Acid | 15-17 g/100 g |
| Saponification Value | 40-50 |
| MAXIMUM LIMITS | |
| Acid Value | 2 |
| 1,4-Dioxane | 10 mg/kg |
| Lead | 2 mg/kg |
| Residue on Ignition | 0.25% |
| Water | 3.0% |
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UPS limit |
150 lb |
Chemical information and descriptions have been provided by Spectrum Chemicals.
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