Polysorbate 80

بولي سوربات 80

KindExcipient
ClassSurfactants & emulsifiers — nonionic (polyoxyethylene sorbitan ester)
SynonymsTween 80, Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, POE (20) sorbitan monooleate, E433
Common uses / formsEmulsifier, solubilizer and wetting agent; surfactant/stabilizer in biologic and vaccine formulations; injectables, oral liquids, topicals.
PropertiesNonionic surfactant, HLB ~15; viscous amber liquid; oxidation-prone (peroxide/formaldehyde formation). Grades differ by fatty-acid spec and purity — super-refined / high-purity (low-peroxide) grade required for parenteral and protein products.
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, EU, USA, Japan
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesPeroxide/carbonyl control is the key quality risk for biologics; specify super-refined parenteral grade and vegetable-origin oleic acid where required. JP carries a Polysorbate 80 monograph (verified).
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Polysorbate 80 — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-polysorbate-80.html