Tween® 80
Application Notes
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. Non-ionic detergent used for selective protein extraction and isolation of nuclei from mammalian cell lines.
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
Selective protein extraction | Isolation of nuclei from mammalian cell lines
SKU | 02194725-CF |
Alternate Names | Polyoxyethylenesorbitan monooleate ;POE (20) sorbitan monooleate; Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monooleate ;Polysorbate 80 |
Application Notes | 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. Non-ionic detergent used for selective protein extraction and isolation of nuclei from mammalian cell lines. |
Base Catalog Number | 194725 |
CAS # | 9005-65-6 |
Critical Micelle Concentration | 0.012 mM (13-15 mg/L) |
Format | Liquid |
Grade | Cell Culture Grade |
Hazard Statements | H319 |
Molecular Weight | 1310 g/mol |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves |
RTECS Number | WG2932500 |
Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
Specific Gravity | 1.06 - 1.09 |
Sterilization of Solutions | Autoclaving of solutions is not recommended. Sterile filtering is suggested with a 0.22 micron filter. Tween® may need to be warmed to about 40 °C and alternated with portions of hot distilled water while being poured through the filter. |
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. |