Polysorbate 80 is an excipient that is used to stabilize aqueous formulations of medications for parenteral administration, and used as an emulsifier in the manufacture of the popular antiarrhythmic amiodarone.

Polysorbate 80 NF FCC Kosher; Unisperse 80 K; POE ( 20 ) Sorbitan Monooleate; Lumisorb PSMO-20 K; T/N: Glycosperse 020 K FG; T/N: Canarcel TW 80 K; T/N:T MAZ 80 K

A filtration media available in granular or pellet forms used to remove impurities from liquids and gases for a variety of applications such as drinking water and industrial pollution control.

Activated Carbon is a filtration media used to remove impurities from liquids and gases and for a variety of applications such as drinking water and industrial pollution control. Activated Carbon is charcoal that has been treated to enhance the adsorption process. The large internal surface area allows for the impurities to be adsorbed into the pores of the Activated Carbon.

Activated carbon can be used in air purification to remove vapors and odor from the air. For chemical applications, activated carbon can purify solutions by adsorbing impurities. Activated Carbon is broadly used across many environmental applications such as spill cleanup and ground water remediation. Coconut shell-based carbons are typically harder, more resistant to abrasion, and have a low impurity content. Coal based activated carbons have a high mechanical hardness and a complex porous structure which enhances its adsorption capabilities.

Activated Carbon is available in granular and pellet forms. Activated carbon in granular form diffuses quickly in adsorption of gases and vapors. They are also used treatment of water and deodorizing of air. Pellet form activated carbon is the fusion of powdered activated carbon with a binder. Because Activated Carbon pellets have a low dust content, they are commonly used for gas phase applications. Bulk quantities are offered for Activated Carbon with Coconut Base granules and Activated Carbon with Coal pellets.

Monoglyceride is a glyceride obtained from glycerol and fatty acid. Distilled monoglycerides(DMG) are monoglycerides that are synthesised and undergone molecular distillation technique to separate and concentrate the monoglycerides from some diglycerides (and triglycerides). It is done because monoglycerides are considered much more effective emulsifiers than diglycerides. These are effective aerating agents and emulsifier gel products, used in baking industry for making cakes and other aerated products. They improve the quality, texture and shelf life of the products.

Particulate filters and vapor cartridges are installed in reusable half-mask or full-face respirators to filter out airborne contaminants. They are NIOSH-rated and used based on the environment and type of respiratory hazards that need to be filtered. Filters and cartridges are interchangeable based on the contaminant being filtered. They are changed out when they become dirty or when the type of contaminant changes. Masks used in a variety of industries and applications, including welding, metalworking, woodworking, chemical manufacturing, and healthcare.

3M makes organic vapor respirator cartridges to help reduce user exposure to many different organic vapors. To achieve this objective, respirator cartridges are filled with a material called activated carbon. Activated carbon is typically made from coal or renewable resources like wood or coconut shells. It is “activated” by heating the material in nitrogen or steam at approximate temperatures of 800 – 900 °C. The resulting material has a significant number of micropores that help adsorb various organic vapors. These micropores can be measured and optimized for specific product needs and performance.

When organic vapors are drawn through an organic vapor cartridge, the air is filtered as vapors condense into the carbon pores. Vapors move through the cartridge from one pore to the next. This occurs more quickly for small volatile vapors with lower boiling points (e.g., acetone). Some migration of organic vapors can even occur during storage, so care must be taken before reusing the cartridge. The effective service life is the time until vapors begin to exit the cartridge. Unlike particle filters, service life is not indicated by change in breathing resistance. Instead, cartridges must be changed according to local regulations; end-of-service-life indicator; taste, smell, or irritation from the contaminant; or according to 3M™ Service Life Software calculation, whichever comes first. Factors that influence service life: • Exposure concentration • Temperature • Humidity (water vapor takes up space in carbon pores) • Breathing rate Activated carbon by itself cannot adsorb other types of gases or vapors such as acid gases, ammonia, formaldehyde, etc. In some cases, additional metals and salts are added to the carbon to selectively remove these compounds. For this reason, 3M offers a variety of cartridges and facepieces to help protect workers in different environments and satisfy personal preferences. 3M is committed to develop quality safety products to help protect workers. For more information about 3M organic vapor cartridges, please read Technical Data Bulletin #142 “Reuse of Organic Vapor Chemical Cartridges” at www.3M.com/PPESafetySolutions.