Span 20 / Sorbitan monolaurate CAS 1338-39-2

Sorbitan monolaurate Details

Chemical Name: Sorbitan monolaurate / Span 20/ Sorbitan laurate

CAS No.: 1338-39-2

Molecular Formula: C18H34O6

Molecular Weight: 346.46

Molecular Structure:

Appearance: Clear amber to brown viscous liquid

Properties

Usage

Used as emulsifier, lubricant, wetting agent, dispersant, thickener, etc.

Cosmetics & Personal Care: A high-performance lipophilic emulsifier used in the preparation of water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions, creams, and makeup products. Significantly improves product spreadability and skin affinity.

Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and defoamer in food processing, commonly used in beverages, dairy products, pastries, and oil products to prevent oil separation.

Pharmaceuticals: Used in the formulation of ointments, creams, suppositories, and oral liquids as a wetting agent, emulsifying aid, or solubilizer for active ingredients.

Industrial Uses:

• Textiles: Used as a softener, lubricant, and antistatic agent for fibers.
• Plastics: Used as an anti-fogging agent and internal lubricant in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other polymers.
• Coatings: Used to improve the dispersion stability of pigments in oil-based coatings.

Packaging and Shipping

Packing: 200kg/drum

Storage

Stored in cool dry ventilated place away from fire, heat, light, acids and food materials