Description
Synonyms:Span 60
CAS No.:1338-41-6
Molecular Formula:C24H46O6
Molecular Weight:430.62
Solubility:
Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), isopropanol, mineral oil, and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water.
Melting Point:53-57 °C
Boiling Point:579.01 °C at 760 mmHg (Predicted)
Density:1.00 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Storage:Store at room temperature
Product Description:
Sorbitan monostearate (also known as Span 60) is an ester of sorbitan (a sorbitol derivative) and stearic acid and is sometimes referred to as a synthetic wax. It is primarily used as an emulsifier to keep water and oils mixed.
Sorbitan monostearate is used in the manufacture of food and healthcare products, and is a non-ionic surfactant with emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting properties.
It is also employed to create synthetic fibers, metal machining fluid, brighteners in the leather industry, as an emulsifier in coatings, in pesticides, and in various applications in the plastics, food and cosmetics industries.
