CAS 1338-41-6 Sorbitan Monostearate Span 60 Lipophilic Nonionic Surfactant HLB 4.7

Product Summary

Sorbitan Monostearate (Span 60) is a lipophilic nonionic surfactant with HLB 4.7. Features excellent heat resistance, acid/alkali resistance, and chemical stability. Widely used as w/o emulsifier in cosmetics, textiles, plastics, and food industries for emulsifying, dispersing, and anti-fogging applications.

Basic Properties

Place of Origin: China

Brand Name: Shengtian

Trading Properties

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Product Description

Sorbitan Monostearate Span 60 (CAS 1338-41-6) , Lipophilic Nonionic Surfactant (HLB 4.7) with Excellent Thermal Stability

Product Overview

Sorbitan Monostearate, also known as Span 60, is a lipophilic nonionic surfactant with an HLB value of 4.7. This pale yellow, waxy solid exhibits excellent heat resistance, acid and alkali resistance, hard water resistance, and chemical stability. It is insoluble in cold water but dispersible in hot water, and soluble in various oils and organic solvents.

This product possesses excellent emulsifying, dispersing, wetting, thickening, rust-preventing, and anti-fogging properties, with good compatibility across various surfactants. Widely used in multiple industries, it serves as a w/o emulsifier, dispersant, softener, and antistatic agent. The product features low impurity content, stable performance, easy storage, and broad application range.

Technical Specifications

Specifications	Appearance (25℃)	Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g)	Saponification Value (mgKOH/g)	Acid Value (mgKOH/g)	Moisture (%)	HLB Value	Melting Point (°C)
S-20	Amber-colored viscous liquid	330-360	160-175	≤8	≤1.5	8.6	Liquid (25℃)
S-40	Pale yellow waxy solid	255-290	140-150	≤8	≤1.5	6.7	45-47
S-60	Pale yellow waxy solid	240-270	135-155	≤8	≤1.5	4.7	52-54
S-80	Amber-colored viscous oily substance	190-220	140-160	≤10	≤1.5	4.3	Liquid (25℃)
S-85	Yellow oily liquid	60-80	165-185	≤15	≤1.5	1.8	Liquid (25℃)

Product Characteristics

Product Name: Emulsifier Span 60, Sorbitan Monostearate, Sorbitan Stearate, Span 60, Sorbitan Ester 60, Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester Co-60
Chemical Composition: Sorbitol fatty acid esters
Type: Nonionic surfactants
CAS: 1338-41-6

Packaging & Storage

Packaged in 20kg woven bags. Store and transport as general chemicals in a dry, well-ventilated place.

Shelf life: 2 years

Applications

Insoluble in water but dispersible in hot water; excellent w/o emulsifier with strong emulsifying, dispersing, and lubricating properties; effective stabilizer and defoamer
Food industry: emulsifier for beverages, milk candy, ice cream, bread, pastries, malted milk powder, margarine, and chocolate
Textile industry: antistatic agent and component of softening and oiling agents for acrylic fibers
Food, pesticide, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, coating, and plastics industries: emulsifier and stabilizer
Anti-fogging agent for PVC, EVA, and PE films (dosage: 1.5-1.8% in PVC, 0.7-1% in EVA)

Product Details

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