TWEEN 80 is the widely used trade name for a versatile and common non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier. Its chemical name is Polysorbate 80.
Major Applications
A. Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology:
Drug Delivery: Used as an excipient in vaccines, oral, and topical formulations to solubilize active ingredients.
Protein Stabilization: Prevents aggregation and adsorption of proteins and other biological macromolecules to surfaces.
Cell Culture: Used in microbiological media as a source of fatty acids and to disperse lipid-soluble components.
B. Food Industry (where it is known as E433):
Emulsifier: Used in ice cream to improve texture and prevent crystallization, in baked goods to increase volume and softness, and in dairy products.
Dispersant: Keeps colors and flavors evenly distributed in beverages and syrups.
C. Cosmetics & Personal Care:
A common ingredient in creams, lotions, shampoos, and other products to create stable, smooth emulsions and enhance the spreadability of the formulation.
D. Industrial & Laboratory Uses:
Used as a detergent, dispersing agent, and wetting agent in various industrial processes.
In microbiology, it is used to make selective culture media and as a reagent in various biochemical tests.
Operation disposal:
If the product is used correctly, no special measures are required.
Fire and explosion-proof: No special protection measures are required.
Storage:
Isolation from acid and alkali.Isolation from oxidants.
Details about storage conditions: Keep the container sealed, dry, and stored in the shade.
