Product Specifications

Trademark Name : Ariasorbate 80

Chemical Description : Polyoxy Ethylene 20 Sorbitan
Monooleate

Product Introduction

Ariasorbate 80 contains 100 % active agent.

Application

Food : Ariasorbate 80 is used as an emulsifier in foods. For example, in ice cream, makes the ice cream smoother and easier to handle,as well as increasing its resistance to melting. Adding this substance prevents milk proteins from completely coating the fat droplets. And also in food items like salad dressings and different types of sauces, cakes and cake batter, edible oils, dairy substitute and Chocolate syrup.
Medical : Ariasorbate 80 is a surfactant and is used as a supporting substance and for stabilization of suspensions in a variety of oral and topical pharmaceutical products.
Health and beauty ( personal care ):Ariasorbate 80 is a series of nonionic Hydrophilic surfactants ( used in soaps and cosmetics including eyedrops), or a solubilizer, such as in a mouthwash. Polysorbate 80 is also used in many various cosmetic products such as in skin care products, skin conditioners and fresheners, beauty products, shampoos and deodorant powders.Polysorbate compounds help solubilize ingredients that are not normally dissolved in it and it also helps in the formation of emulsion by reducing the surface of the materials that must be emulsified.

Property

Ariasorbate 80 can be used as an auxiliary and supplementary substance in the stabilization of suspensions and emulsions.

Specifications Table

Row Property Acceptable range
1 Identification Comply with USP
2 Assay Comply with USP
3 Residue on Ignition Max 0.25
4 Limit of Ethylene Oxide & Dioxane
5 Ethylene Oxide < 1 – ppm
6 Dioxane < 10
7 Specific Gravity 1.06-1.09
8 Viscosity at 25 300-500 – c St
9 Acid Value Max 2 – mg KOH/g
10 Hydroxyl Value 65-80 – mg KOH/g
11 Peroxide Value Max 10.0 – meq O₂/Kg
12 Water Determination Max Max 3.0