Tween 80 - Nonionic Surfactant Chemical Structure
Surfactant Pharmaceutical
Nonionic Surfactant

Tween 80 (Polysorbate 80)

Premium tween 80 (polysorbate 80) engineered for demanding surfactant applications including pharmaceutical formulations, food-grade emulsifications, and cosmetic products. Our Tween 80 delivers exceptional solubilization properties, consistent performance, and reliable supply for critical applications requiring superior nonionic surfactant properties with stringent pharmaceutical and food-grade quality standards.

  • 99%+ Purity Available
  • Superior Solubilization Properties
  • Food Grade Quality
  • Consistent Batch-to-Batch Quality
  • Pharmaceutical Grade
  • Vaccine Applications
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Technical Specifications

INCI Name: Polysorbate 80
CAS Number: 9005-65-6
Alternative Name: Tween 80
Molecular Formula: C64H124O26
Active Content: 95% minimum
Physical State: Amber to light brown viscous liquid
HLB Value: 15.0
pH (5% solution): 6.0-8.0
Acid Value: ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value: 45-55 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value: 65-82 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value: 18-24
Water Content: ≤ 3.0%
Solubility: Water soluble
Packaging Options: 200kg drums, 1000kg IBC

Applications

O/W Emulsions
Cosmetic Formulations
Pharmaceutical Formulations
Food Emulsifiers
Vitamin Emulsification
Color Cosmetics
Cleansing Products
Essential Oil Solubilization
Baby Care Products
Sunscreen Products
Industrial Applications
Solubilizers

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized Tween 80 grades with varying purity levels and ethylene oxide content, tailored for cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial emulsification applications.

Cosmetic Grade
Purity: 98% min Light color Cosmetic compliant Application: Personal care
Food Grade
Purity: 95% min FDA approved E433 compliant Application: Food emulsification
Pharmaceutical Grade
Purity: 99% min USP/Ph.Eur compliant Ultra-pure Application: Drug formulation
Industrial Grade
Purity: 95% min Cost-effective Bulk applications Application: Industrial processes

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's Tween 80 is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international emulsifier standards including USP, Ph.Eur, and FDA regulations for diverse applications.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
USP/Ph.Eur Compliance
FDA Food Grade Approval
Cosmetic Grade Standards
HLB 15.0 O/W Emulsifier
Excellent Solubilizer
Certificate of Analysis
Food/Pharma Grade Transportation

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Surfactant Grade Tween 80 exhibits excellent nonionic emulsifier properties with superior hydrophilic characteristics for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Its polysorbate 80 structure ensures reliable performance in oil-in-water emulsions with outstanding solubilization and biocompatibility properties.

Emulsifier Properties
HLB Value: 15.0 (hydrophilic)
Emulsion Type: Oil-in-water (O/W)
Solubilization: Excellent lipophilic drug solubilizer
Charge Type: Nonionic
Physical Properties
Appearance: Amber to yellow viscous liquid
Viscosity: 300-500 cP at 25°C
pH (5% aqueous): 5.0-7.0
Solubility: Highly water soluble
Application Performance
Injectable Formulations: Lipophilic drug solubilization
Vaccine Adjuvant: Immunological enhancement
Cosmetic Creams: Stable emulsion systems
Food Applications: Vitamin E solubilizer
Composition Standards
Ester Content: ≥ 95%
Acid Value: ≤ 2 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value: 45-55 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value: 65-82 mg KOH/g
Stability Properties
Shelf Life: 36 months (unopened)
Thermal Stability: Stable up to 120°C
pH Stability: Stable 3-9 pH range
Freeze Stability: Stable through freeze-thaw cycles

Performance Characteristics

Performance metrics demonstrate Surfactant Grade Tween 80 reliability in pharmaceutical applications with consistent quality, superior biocompatibility, and regulatory compliance for injectable and vaccine formulations.

Solubilization Efficiency

Capacity: 15-30% lipophilic drug solubilization

Superior drug solubilization
Injectable Applications

Compliance: FDA/EMA approved for IV use

Parenteral grade quality
Vaccine Adjuvant

Performance: Immunological enhancement

Vaccine formulation component
Cost Effectiveness

Usage: 0.1-3% typical concentration

Economical pharmaceutical solubilizer
Quality Consistency

Variation: ±1% specification compliance

Reliable pharmaceutical performance
Processing Efficiency

Dissolution: Rapid water solubility

Easy sterile filtration

Safety Information

Generally safe nonionic emulsifier approved for pharmaceutical and food use with excellent biocompatibility. Handle with pharmaceutical manufacturing protocols including appropriate protective equipment. FDA/EMA approved for injectable applications and vaccine formulations with established safety profile for parenteral use.

FDA/EMA Approved
Injectable Safe
Vaccine Grade

Storage & Handling

Store in original pharmaceutical-grade containers in controlled temperature conditions away from direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed and use validated pharmaceutical storage equipment. Maintain complete traceability documentation for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities with sterile filtration capabilities.

Store at 15-30°C
Protect from direct sunlight
Sterile filtration ready
Pharmaceutical protocols

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Tween 80 demonstrates controlled nonionic surfactant mechanisms through ethoxylated sorbitan structures, enabling predictable solubilization performance with well-characterized biocompatibility properties for reliable pharmaceutical applications.

Solubilization

Enhanced drug solubility through micelle formation

Primary solubilization mechanism
HLB Control

Optimized hydrophilic-lipophilic balance for pharmaceutical applications

Predictable biocompatibility
Drug Delivery

Enhanced drug absorption and bioavailability

Pharmaceutical functionality
Membrane Interaction

Controlled cell membrane permeabilization

Enhanced drug uptake

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures safe use in pharmaceutical applications with complete documentation packages supporting FDA pharmaceutical approval and international drug delivery standards.

Pharmaceutical Standards

USP/NF and FDA pharmaceutical compliance

Injectable Standards

Parenteral drug delivery compliance and safety

Food Additive Approval

FDA and FSSAI food additive compliance

International Standards

Global pharmaceutical and regulatory compliance

Documentation

Complete safety and biocompatibility studies

Testing Protocols

Validated pharmaceutical and safety testing methods

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's pharmaceutical development support team provides comprehensive guidance, drug delivery optimization, and technical expertise to optimize Tween 80 use in pharmaceutical, biotech, and research applications.

Pharmaceutical Development
  • Drug solubilization enhancement
  • Bioavailability optimization
  • Injectable formulation development
  • Stability testing assistance
Biotech Services
  • Cell culture application support
  • Protein purification assistance
  • Membrane permeabilization guidance
  • Research protocol development
Regulatory Services
  • Pharmaceutical regulatory guidance
  • FDA submission support
  • International compliance assistance
  • Documentation preparation
Supply Solutions
  • Pharmaceutical-grade packaging
  • Cold chain logistics
  • Sterile-ready formulations
  • Custom concentration development

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our Tween 80 production emphasizes environmental responsibility through sustainable sourcing, biodegradable chemistry, and comprehensive environmental impact management for eco-friendly pharmaceutical applications.

Natural Source

Derived from renewable sorbitol and fatty acids

Biodegradable

Readily biodegradable with environmental safety

Clean Production

Energy-efficient pharmaceutical manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Safety

Supporting safe and sustainable drug delivery

Environmental Standards

ISO 14001 environmental management compliance

Aquatic Safety

Low environmental impact with monitoring

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing facility employs advanced ethoxylation technology and stringent cGMP compliance to ensure consistent Tween 80 quality and biocompatibility across all production batches.

cGMP Production

Advanced pharmaceutical-grade ethoxylation with biocompatibility protocols

Highest pharmaceutical quality standards
Quality Testing

Comprehensive testing including biocompatibility and sterility

Complete pharmaceutical characterization
Quality Systems

cGMP compliance and pharmaceutical quality management

Certified pharmaceutical manufacturing
Sterile-Ready Processing

Injectable-ready processing with contamination control

Pharmaceutical-grade purity

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive pharmaceutical data demonstrating Tween 80 effectiveness across drug delivery applications with validated biocompatibility metrics and regulatory compliance.

Drug Delivery Systems
Bioavailability: 300% improvement in drug absorption Solubilization: Enhanced drug solubility Safety: Excellent biocompatibility profile
Injectable Applications
Performance: Safe parenteral drug delivery Compatibility: Injectable formulation ready Quality: USP pharmaceutical standards
Research Applications
Cell Culture: Enhanced cell permeabilization Supply Reliability: 99.9% on-time delivery Technical Support: 99% researcher satisfaction

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Pharmaceutical Excellence

cGMP-compliant surfactant technology with superior drug delivery and bioavailability enhancement

Injectable Expertise

Specialized parenteral formulation support with sterile-ready processing and safety validation

Quality Assurance

Rigorous cGMP quality systems with complete pharmaceutical documentation and biocompatibility validation

Research Support

Comprehensive biotech and research applications with cell culture and protein purification expertise

Regulatory Leadership

Global pharmaceutical regulatory compliance with FDA and international standards support

Partnership Approach

Long-term pharmaceutical partnerships with comprehensive development and regulatory support services