Sorbitan Laurate

Sorbitan laurate (Sorbitan 20) is a nonionic surfactant produced by the esterification reaction of sorbitol and lauric acid. It has excellent emulsifying performance, with an HLB value of 8.6 and is an oil-soluble emulsifier, which is formed by esterification of sorbitan and lauric acid and is commonly used in cosmetics, food and medicine.

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Product Parameter

CAS No.1338-39-2

Sorbitan Laurate (SPAN)TechnicalIndex:

Specification	S-80	S-60	S-40	S-20
Appearance	Amber-like viscous oil	Micro-yellow waxy solid	Micro-yellow waxy solid	Viscous amber liquid
Hydroxyl value (KOHmg/g)	190～220	230～270	255～290	330～360
Saponification value (KOHmg/g)	140～160	135～155	140～150	160～175
Acid value (KOHmg/g)	≤10	≤8	≤8	≤8
Water(％)	≤1.5	≤1.5	≤2	≤2
HLB	4.3	4.7	6.7	8.6

Product Feature and Application

Sorbitan Laurate has excellent emulsification, dispersion and solubilization ability. Its characteristics include insoluble in water, soluble in hot oil and organic solvent, is a lipophilic emulsifier.

Cosmetics: Main emulsifier for cream and ointment products

Food: Emulsifying component of bread improver

Medicine: Ointment base excipients

Industry: Textile auxiliaries, metalworking fluids

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