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Description Back to Top
Polysorbate 20, NF is a hydrophilic, nonionic, polysorbate surfactant and a polyoxyethylene derivative of sorbitan monolaurate with relative non-toxicity. It is used in cosmetic and personal care product formulations as a fragrance ingredient, surfactant, emulsifier, and wetting agent and is used in a variety of products including skin fresheners, skin care products, skin cleansing products, makeup bases and foundations, shampoos, permanent waves and fragrance powders. It appears as a yellow liquid and is soluble in cold water. Spectrum Chemical NF products, including all NF polysorbate products are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) per 21CFR part 211 in FDA registered and inspected facilities.
Specifications Back to Top
| Test | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | |
| SAPONIFICATION VALUE | 40 | 50 |
| HYDROXYL VALUE | 96 | 108 |
| WATER DETERMINATION | 3.0 % | |
| PEROXIDE VALUE | 10.0 | |
| ACID VALUE | 2.0 | |
| RESIDUE ON IGNITION | 0.25 % | |
| ELEMENTAL IMPURITIES: | ||
| CADMIUM (Cd) | AS REPORTED | |
| LEAD (Pb) | AS REPORTED | |
| ARSENIC (As) | AS REPORTED | |
| DIOXANE | 10 ppm | |
| ETHYLENE OXIDE | 1 ppm | |
| COMPOSITION OF FATTY ACIDS: | . | |
| C6 CAPROIC | 1.0 % | |
| C8 CAPRYLIC | 10.0 % | |
| C10 CAPRIC | 10.0 % | |
| C12 LAURIC | 40.0 | 60.0% |
| C14 MYRISTIC | 14.0 | 25.0% |
| C16 PALMITIC | 7.0 | 15.0% |
| C18 STEARIC | 11.0 % | |
| C18 : 1 OLEIC | 11.0 % | |
| C18 : 2 LINOLEIC | 3.0 % | |
| IDENTIFICATION (A) | SPECTRUM MATCHES REFERENCE | |
| IDENTIFICATION (B) | RETENTION TIME MATCHES STANDARD | |
| CERTIFIED HALAL | ||
| EXPIRATION DATE | ||
| DATE OF MANUFACTURE | ||
| APPEARANCE | ||
| RESIDUAL SOLVENTS: | AS REPORTED | |
| CERTIFIED KOSHER | ||
Certifications Back to Top
- Certificate Of Analysis this document gives the exact details about the item's quality and compliance to specifications and relates specifically to the result of testing a representative sample drawn from the specific batch or lot material by Spectrum personnel.
- Kosher Certificate Spectrum-labeled kosher products with the Kosher Supervision of America symbol are a firm guarantee to all Spectrum customers that the products bearing the symbol are in full compliance with the most demanding of Kosher and Pareve standards.
- BSE / TSE Statement certifies that the product produced by Spectrum is free from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) and is manufactured wholly from synthetic or manufactured materials and do not contain any raw materials produced from or substances derived of animal origin.
- Residual Solvents Statement Spectrum certifies that this item meets the requirements found in USP-NF General Chapter <467> Residual Solvents / Organic Volatile Impurities.
- Country of Origin this is an item/lot specific document that certifies the goods have been wholly produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country.
Shipping & Storage Back to Top
Storage Information
LIGHT SENSITIVE, MOISTURE SENSITIVE: Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers
Shipping Information
Tariff No. 3402132020
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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LIGHT SENSITIVE, MOISTURE SENSITIVE: Keep tightly closed in light-resistant containers
Shipping Information
Tariff No. 3402132020
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Shipping Costs
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