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    Tween™ 40 pharma

    O/W emulsifier, co-solvent and wetting agent.

    Chemical description

    Polysorbate 40

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    Product details

    Pharmacopoeia compliance

    • FDA-IID listed
    • Ph. Eur.
    • USP/NF

    Chemical group

    • Ethoxylate
    • Polysorbate
    • Sorbitan ester

    Administration route

    • Oral
    • Topical

    Market application

    • Dermatology
    • Human pharmaceutical
    • Veterinary health

    Functions

    • Emulsifier
    • Wetting agent

    Physical form

    • Clear yellow paste

    HLB

    • 15.60

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