Sorbitan Laurate (Span 20)
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Code: 7814
Sorbitan Laurate, commonly known as Span 20, is used as a water-in-oil emulsifier.
HLB is approximately 8.6.
Sorbitan Laurate, commonly known as Span 20, is used as a water-in-oil emulsifier.
HLB is approximately 8.6.
Use: It is a water-oil binder.
Mixing method: mix in oil
Usage rate: 2-4%
Product characteristics: thick liquid
Solubility: soluble in oil, dispersible in water
Storage: can be stored at room temperature But close the lid of the bottle tightly. and protected from sunlight or heat, the product has a shelf life of at least 2 years
INCI Name : Sorbitan Laurate
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 2.00% - 4.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into oil phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 4.00 - 8.00
- Soluble in Oil, Dispersible in water
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to amber viscous liquid or paste |
| Colour Lovibond (R/Y) | ≤10R 45Y |
| Fatty acid (w/%) | 56-68 |
| Polyols (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/%) | ≤0.50 |
| Lead (mg/kg) | ≤2 |
| Arsenic (mg/kg) | ≤3 |
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