Parameter;Catalogue value
<img src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3939-6439-4530-b839-313261656438/polysorbate-20-formu.webp" alt="Polysorbate 20: Chemical formula" width="240" height="160" style="object-fit:contain"><br>Chemical formula;Polysorbate 20
Appearance at 25 °C;Clear light-yellow to brownish liquid
Residue on ignition, %;Max. 0.25
1,4-Dioxane, ppm;Max. 10
Ethylene oxide, ppm;Max. 1
Acid value, mg KOH/g;Max. 2
Hydroxyl value, mg KOH/g;96–108
Peroxide value, meq O₂/kg;Max. 10
Water, %;Max. 3
Saponification value, mg KOH/g;40–50