بولي سوربات 20
| Kind | Excipient |
|---|---|
| Class | Surfactants & emulsifiers — nonionic (polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester) |
| Synonyms | Tween 20, Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate, POE (20) sorbitan monolaurate, E432 |
| Common uses / forms | Emulsifier, solubilizer, wetting agent and protein-stabilizing surfactant; monoclonal antibody and vaccine formulations, oral and topical products. |
| Properties | Nonionic surfactant, HLB ~16.7; clear to amber viscous liquid; laurate-based. Like PS80, susceptible to oxidative and hydrolytic degradation — super-refined low-peroxide grade for parenterals/biologics. |
| Compendia | USP, EP, BP |
| Sourcing origins | China, EU, USA |
| Dominant inbound route | Hormuz |
| Indicative price band | $$ ($10–100 / kg) |
| Indicative lead time | medium (50–80 days) |
| Notes | Choose super-refined parenteral grade for biologics; monitor peroxide value and free fatty acids; PS20 often preferred over PS80 for lower reactive-impurity load. |
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