Tween 80
Application Notes
Tween 80 has been widely used in biochemical applications including: solubilizing proteins, isolating nuclei from cells in culture, 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.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Surfactant
SKU | 02103170-CF |
Alternate Names | Polysorbate 80; Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Monooleate; Monitan; Ethoxylated Sorbitan Monooleate; Sorbital O 20; Sorlate; Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate |
Application Notes | Tween 80 has been widely used in biochemical applications including: solubilizing proteins, isolating nuclei from cells in culture, 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. |
Base Catalog Number | 103170 |
CAS # | 9005-65-6 |
Critical Micelle Concentration | 0.012 mM (13-15 mg/L) |
Format | Viscous Liquid |
Molecular Weight | 604.822 g/mol |
Optical Rotation | ≤2.2Hydroxyl Value |
Particle Size | 65 - 80Saponification Value |
Personal Protective Equipment | 45 - 55 |
Potency | Eyeshields, Gloves |
Refractive Index | T |
RTECS Number | WG2932500 |
Specific Gravity | 1.06 - 1.09 |
Sterility | 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). |
Storage | BIOCHEMICALS |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |