TABLE III

Effect of Stainless Steel on Polysorbate 80/20 Oxidation, 15 Days at 25 °C1

SampleHistidine + Polysorbate 80Histidine + Polysorbate 20
Day 0Day 15Day 0Day 15
AppearanceClear and colorlessPale yellowClear and colorlessClear and colorless
Polysorbate 80 Content0.06%0.005%Not testedNot tested
LC-MS
    Oxidation of saturated FA0%7%0%8%
    Modification of histidine4.5%0%7%
  • 1 Study conducted in cleaned and passivated stainless steel containers.