Polysorbate 80, Food Grade, Kosher, Halal

Polysorbate 80, Food Grade, Kosher, Halal

Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier often used in foods and cosmetics. This synthetic compound is a viscous, water-soluble yellow liquid. Polysorbate 80 is a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant. It is utilized as a surfactant in soaps and cosmetics and also as a lubricant in eye drops. In food or pharmaceutical products, it can act as an emulsifier. Polysorbate 80 is used as an emulsifier or defoamer in foods, vitamins, medicines, and vaccines.

Polysorbate 80, Food Grade, Kosher, Halal is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier. It’s a synthetic, hydrophilic compound that comes as a viscous yellow liquid. The CAS number is 9005-65-6, the grade is FCC (Food), and the assay is 65.0 to 69.0%. The page carries Food Grade, GRAS, Kosher, Halal and GMO Free badges, and the Safety and Shipping tab lists a GRAS reference citation of 21CFR 172.840. Your paperwork is right there too. Product Manuals include the Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet, Kosher and Halal certifications, the GRAS document, and statements on allergens, gluten, GMO, vegan status and heavy metals. Certificates of Analysis are listed by lot.

Polysorbate 80 works as an emulsifier in foods, cosmetics, soaps and pharmaceutical products, and it can act as a defoamer too. Here’s the catch. A good formula can still stall when the paperwork is missing or the size doesn’t fit your run. That’s where we come in. Sizes go from 500ml bottles to 55 gallon drums, plus cases. Choose your size, set up Autoship if you reorder often, or request a quote for bigger volumes. On budget, on time, every time.

Common Uses and Applications

Emulsifier in food products

Emulsifier in pharmaceutical products

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Q: What is Polysorbate 80 used for? A: It’s a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier used in foods, cosmetics, soaps and pharmaceutical products. It can also act as a defoamer in foods.

Q: What does FCC (Food) Grade mean, and is it suitable for food use? A: FCC stands for Food Chemicals Codex. This listing is sold as FCC (Food) Grade and shows a GRAS badge and a GRAS document on the page. Check the Technical Data Sheet and Certificates of Analysis against your own requirements before you buy.

Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat? A: You can order 500ml, 1L, 1 gallon, 4L, 5 gallon and 55 gallon sizes. Cases come as 6 x 500ml, 4 x 1L, 4 x 1 gallon and 4 x 4L.

Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis? A: Both are on this page. The Safety Data Sheet sits under Product Manuals, and Certificates of Analysis are listed by lot number in the tab beside it. You can also contact us to request them.

Q: How should Polysorbate 80 be stored? Your Safety Data Sheet is the other place to check.

Q: What certifications does this Polysorbate 80 carry? A: The page shows Food Grade, GRAS, Kosher, Halal and GMO Free badges. The Kosher and Halal certification documents are under Product Manuals.

Q: How does this differ from other types of Polysorbate 80? A: This listing is the FCC (Food) Grade version. For a plain look at the different types, read Types of Polysorbate 80 .

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