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T-MAZ® 80K
Polysorbate 80 Kosher
T-MAZ 80K is a sorbitan monooleate that has been
Specifications
ethoxylated with approximately 20 moles of ethylene oxide to
give a water soluble, oil and water emulsifier. This product is Acid Value, mg KOH/g…………………... 2.0 Max.
one of a group of ethoxylated sorbitan fatty acid esters, which Saponification Value, mg KOH/g……….. 45.0 – 55.0
are often referred to as Polysorbates. This surfactant is a Hydroxyl Value, mg KOH/g……………... 65.0 – 80.0
mixture of partial esters of sorbitol and its anhydrides made POE, % Anhydrous Base………………. 65.0 – 69.5
from fatty acids, primarily oleic, which is then reacted with
ethylene oxide to make it hydrophilic in nature. This product is Appearance @ 25 °C……………………. Clear Yellow Liquid
designated with a "K" which means it has Kosher U Water, %………………………………….. 0.00 – 3.00
Certification. 1,4 Dioxane, ppm………………………… 1 Max.
Heavy Metals, ppm………………………. 10 Max.
Applications:
T-MAZ 80K can be used as a solubilizer and emulsifier of oils
and fragrances, wetting agent, viscosity modifier, antistat, Typical physical properties
stabilizer or dispersing agent. Typical applications are found POE Content……………………………… 20
in cosmetics, toiletries and ointments. T-MAZ surfactants can Form @ 25 °C……………………………. Liquid
also be used in the food, textile, and metalworking industries. Color, Gardner……………………………. 5
Food applications include ice cream, shortening and edible HLB Value………………………………… 15.0
oils, yeast defoamers, pickle products, vitamins and mineral
preparations, whipped vegetable toppings, gelatin dessert Flashpoint, PMCC, °F…………………… >350
mixes, defoamers in cottage cheese, and artificial colors in Boiling Point, °F………………………….. >300
barbecue sauce. For more information, see Title 21 Code of Specific Gravity @ 25 °C………………... 1.09
Federal Regulations, Sections 172.840, 173.340 (a)(3) and
573.860. Shelf Life:
BASF will endorse the results on the certificate of analysis for a
Solubilities: period of up to one year from the date of manufacture for
T-MAZ surfactants are generally soluble or dispersible in material in original, unopened, unopened, properly stored
water, and, soluble in varying degrees in organic liquids. containers. Beyond one year, we recommend the quality of the
They are used for oil-in-water emulsions, dispersions, material be confirmed prior to use, by retesting the certificate of
solubilizing oils and to make anhydrous ointments water analysis parameters.
soluble or washable. Frequently, in industrial applications, the
T-MAZ surfactants are combined with similarly numbered Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for this
S-MAZ surfactants to promote emulsion stability. product for instructions on safe and proper handling and
disposal.

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