Synonyms | Polysorbate 20; PEG(20)sorbitan monolaurate, polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurate |
CAS Number | 9005-64-5 |
Boiling point | >100 °C |
Brookfield Viscosity | 370-430 cps (25 °C, neat) |
Refractive index | 1.46851 |
Specific gravity | 1.1 |
CMC value | 60 mg/l |
pH of 1% aqueous solution | 5-7 |
Appearance | Clear, yellow to yellow-green viscous liquid |
Molecular weight | 1,225 daltons |
Chemical family | Belongs to the polysorbate family (A polyoxyethylene sorbitol ester) |
Chemical nature | Surfactant (detergent) |
Detergent type | Nonionic detergent |
Solubility | |
Water | Miscible in water (100 mg/mL), yielding a clear, yellow solution |
Alcohol | Miscible |
Dioxane | Miscible |
Ethyl acetate | Miscible |
Liquid paraffin | Immiscible |
Fixed oils | Immiscible |
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