Products Description of Span60 CAS#1338-41-6
Span 60, with the chemical name sorbitan monostearate, is a commonly used non-ionic surfactant. At room temperature, it is a milky white to pale yellow waxy solid. Its common forms include powder, flakes, granules or blocks. It becomes soft or even melts at higher temperatures and re-solidifies upon cooling. It is an oil-loving emulsifier and is suitable for oil-in-water emulsification systems.
Parameters
Melting point | 54-57 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point | 464.84°C (rough estimate) |
density | 1.00 |
vapor pressure | <1.4 hPa (20 °C) |
FEMA | 3028 | SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE |
refractive index | 1.4593 (estimate) |
Fp | >230 °F |
storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
solubility | Practically insoluble, but dispersible in water, slightly soluble in alcohol. |
form | Solid |
pka | 13.63[at 20 ℃] |
color | Creamy white to light yellow |
Odor | Slight |
Odor Type | bland |
Water Solubility | Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), isopropanol, mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water. |
Merck | 14,8724 |
BRN | 6820761 |
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) | 4.7 |
Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m3; TWA 3 mg/m3 |
Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
InChIKey | HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-XGKPLOKHSA-N |
LogP | 7.66 |
CAS DataBase Reference | 1338-41-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Sorbitan monostearate (1338-41-6) |
Safety Information
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 24/25 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | WG2933500 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 34021300 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 1338-41-6(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 15900 mg/kg |
Product Application of Span60 CAS#1338-41-6
Span 60 is widely used in industries such as food, cosmetics, medicine, plastics, and textiles, and is employed as an emulsifier, stabilizer, anti-fog agent, or softener.
In the food industry: It is widely used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in ice cream, margarine, chocolate, bread, pastries, candy, plant protein beverages, etc.
In cosmetics and personal care products: It is used as an oil-in-water emulsifier, moisturizer, stabilizer, and thickener in creams, lotions, sunscreens, shampoos, body washes, etc. It is often used in combination with Tween 60, especially suitable for sensitive skin formulations.
In the pharmaceutical industry: It is used as an emulsifier and stabilizer for ointments, creams, suppositories, etc.
In the plastic industry: It is used as an additive anti-fog agent in PVC, polyolefins, EVA, etc. film products.
In the textile industry: It is used as a softener, anti-static agent, finishing agent, and also as a mechanical lubricant to enhance the texture and processing performance of fabrics.
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