Tween® 85 (Polysorbate), liquid

Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED

Synonyms: Polyoxyethylenesorbitan Trioleate

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Tween® 85 (Polysorbate), liquid
Tween® 85 (Polysorbate)

Soluble/miscible in water to give a clear yellow solution; miscible with alcohol, dioxane, and ethyl acetate; practically insoluble in liquid paraffin and fixed oils (such as mineral oil). Autoclaving of solutions is not recommended. Sterile filtering is suggested with a 0.22 micron filter.


Saponification Value 83-93; Acid Value 0-2.0 ; Hydroxyl Value 39-52


Tween® 80 has been widely used in biochemical applications including: solubilizing proteins, isolating nuclei from cells in culture, selective protein extraction, growing of tubercule bacilli, and emulsifying and dispersing substances in medicinal and food products. It has little or no activity as an anti-bacterial agent. It has been shown to have an adverse effect on the antibacterial effect of methyl paraben and related compounds.

MDL Number: MFCD01779641
CAS Number: 9005-70-3

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Specification Test Results

Synonyms Polyoxyethylenesorbitan Trioleate
Concentration ~70% oleic acid (remainder primarily elaidic, linolenic and palmitic acids)
Form Clear Viscous Yellow Liquid
Storage Store at Room Temperature (15-30 °C).
Specific Activity ~1.0 g/mL
Viscosity 300 cps (at 25°C)

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