polysorbate 40
tween 40
Identification
| Name | polysorbate 40 |
| IUPAC | 2-[2-[3,4-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)oxolan-2-yl]-2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl dodecanoate |
| CAS Number | 9005-66-7 |
| FDA UNII | STI11B5A2X |
| Molecular Formula | C26 H50 O10 |
| Molecular Weight | 522.67650000 |
Regulatory
| FDA/DG SANTE Petitions, Reviews, Notices | EU SANCO |
| JECFA Food Additive | Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate |
| GSFA Codex | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate (434) |
| DG SANTE Food Additives | polysorbate 40 |
| DG SANTE Food Contact Materials | polysorbate 40 |
| FDA Mainterm (IAUFC) | 9005-66-7 ; POLYSORBATE 40 |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | pale yellow to orange viscous liquid (est) |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 1.08300 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Refractive Index | 1.47000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Flash Point | > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. ) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | mineral oil |
Cosmetic Information
| CosIng | cosmetic data |
| Cosmetic Uses | surfactants |
Organoleptic Properties
| Substantivity | 400 Hour(s) |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-rat LD50 > 38400 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | emulsifiers, surfactants |
| Recommendation for polysorbate 40 usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for polysorbate 40 flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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