PRODUCT NAME:
Nonionic surfactant Span 20 CAS1338-39-2 sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan laurate Sorbitan monododecanoate Emulsifier S20 E493 Sorbitan monolaurate is synthesized by direct reaction of sorbitol with lauric acid, a very famous nonionic surfactant which possesses many excellent properties, such as emulsifying, dispersing and being nontoxic, nonirritant and low-volatile. APPEARANCE yellow viscous liquid. OTHER NAMES Span 20; SML HLB VALUE 8.6 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Parameters | Unit | Standard Value |
Fatty acid | w/% | 56~68 |
Sorbitol | w/% | 36~49 |
Acid value | mg KOH/g | ≤7.0 |
Saponification value | mg KOH/g | 155~170 |
Hydroxyl value | mg KOH/g | 330~360 |
Moisture | w/% | ≤1.5 |
Residue on ignition | w/% | ≤0.5 |
Arsenic (mg/kg) | mg/kg | ≤3 |
Pb (mg/kg) | mg/kg | ≤2 |
5. REGULATORY INFORMATION CAS No.: 1338-39-2 E No.: E493 6. PACKAGING 25kg, 200kg/ plastic drum net weight. (Other packages are available upon request.) 7. INSTRUCTIONS ON USE AND STORAGE (1) Application Used as emulsifier and stabilizer in food, cosmetic, and other industry. (2) Storage and preservation Preserved dry, cool, avoid sunlight. 6. SHELF LIFE 1 year