Sorbitan Palmitate (Span 40)
Cosmetics
Code: 7815
Sorbitan Palmitate, popularly known by the trade name Span 20, is used as a water-in-oil emulsifier.
HLB is approximately 6.7.
Sorbitan Palmitate, popularly known by the trade name Span 40, is used as a water-in-oil emulsifier.
HLB is approximately 6.7.
Use: It is a water-oil binder.
Mixing method: mix in oil
Usage rate: 2-4%
Product characteristics: light scales
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 Palmitate
- 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 granular powder |
| Fatty Acid (w/%) | 63-71 |
| Sorbitol (w/%) | 33-38 |
| Acid Value (mgKOH/g) | 7 Max |
| Saponification Value (mgKOH/g) | 140-155 |
| Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g) | 270-305 |
| Moisture (w/%) | 1.5 Max |
| Residue on Ignition (w/%) | 0.50 Max |
| Lead (Pb) (mg/kg) | 2 Max |
| Arsenic (As) (mg/kg) | 3 Max |
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