CAS 9005-65-6 Polysorbate 81 Tween 81 Medium HLB for Flexible Emulsion Design

Product Summary
Polysorbate 81 (Tween 81) is a moderately lipophilic nonionic emulsifier with HLB 10.0. It offers excellent emulsifying, dispersing, stabilizing, and lubricating properties, resistant to acids/alkalis. Widely used in daily chemical, pesticide, coating, textile, food, and pharmaceutical industries as W/O/O/W emulsifier, dispersant, and stabilizer.
Basic Properties
Place of Origin: China
Brand Name: Shengtian
Trading Properties
Product Description
Polysorbate 81 (Tween 81) CAS 9005-65-6, Nonionic Surfactant with Medium HLB for Flexible Emulsion Design

Polysorbate 81 (Tween 81), chemical name Polyoxyethylene (5) sorbitan monooleate, HLB value 10.0, is a moderately lipophilic nonionic emulsifier. It is an amber-colored, viscous, oily liquid, slightly soluble in water and readily soluble in organic solvents; it is resistant to acids and alkalis, has good compatibility, and excellent emulsifying, dispersing, stabilizing, and lubricating properties.

Product Specifications
Specifications Appearance (25℃) Hydroxyl value (mgKOH/g) Saponification value (mgKOH/g) Acid value (mgKOH/g) Moisture (%) HLB value Specific Gravity
T-20 amber-colored viscous liquid 90~110 40~50 ≤2.0 ≤3 16.5 1.08~1.13
T-40 pale yellow waxy solid 85~100 40~55 ≤2.0 ≤3 15.5 1.05~1.10
T-60 pale yellow waxy solid 80~105 40~55 ≤2.0 ≤3 14.5 1.05~1.10
T-80 amber-colored viscous oily substance 65~82 43~55 ≤2.0 ≤3 15 1.06~1.09
Product Features
  • Product Name: Polysorbate 81 (Tween 81)
  • Other Name: Polyoxyethylene (5) Sorbitan Monooleate, Emulsifier Tween 81, Polysorbate 81, Tween 81
  • Chemical Composition: Polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid ester
  • Type: Nonionic surfactants
  • CAS: 9005-65-6
Packaging & Shipping

Packaged in 200kg plastic drums; store and transport as general chemicals. Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Shelf life: 2 years.

Applications

Polysorbate 81 (Tween 81) is suitable for refined applications in various industries and can be used as a W/O and O/W transitional emulsifier, dispersant, stabilizer, and coupling agent. It is widely used in:

  • Daily Chemical Industry: Formulation emulsification, foam stabilization, and system blending
  • Pesticide Industry: System dispersion and emulsification
  • Coating Industry: System dispersion and emulsification
  • Textile Industry: Emulsifying carrier for spinning oils and auxiliaries
  • Food Industry: Formulation emulsification and system stability
  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Formulation emulsification and system stability
Product Details
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Hydroxyl Value: 65~82 MgKOH/g
Acid Value: ≤2.0 MgKOH/g
Saponification Value: 43~55 MgKOH/g
Moisture: ≤3%
HLB Value: 10
Specific Gravity: 1.06~1.09
CAS Number: 9005-65-6
Type: Nonionic Surfactant

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