Span 20 Food Additive Liquid Emulsifier
Sorbitan Monolaurate Emulsifier for Food and Cosmetics Applications
Product Overview
Sorbitan monolaurate, also known as Span 20, is a type of sorbitan ester derived from the reaction of sorbitol with lauric acid. This versatile emulsifier is part of the larger family of sorbitan fatty acid esters and serves as a surfactant, stabilizer, and emulsifying agent in various applications.
One of the key benefits of sorbitan monolaurate is its ability to reduce the amount of fat needed in some food products while improving overall quality and shelf life. E493 food additives help prevent separation and improve texture in various food products including baked goods, dairy products, and confections.
Sorbitan Monolaurate E493 is generally considered safe for consumption and is approved for use by regulatory agencies worldwide, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Basic Information
| Product Name |
Span 20 |
| CAS |
1338-39-2 |
| Molecular Formula |
C18H34O6 |
| Molecular Weight |
346.46 |
| EINECS |
215-663-3 |
Chemical Properties
| Boiling Point |
401.18°C (rough estimate) |
| Density |
1.032 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Vapor Pressure |
<1.3 hPa (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index |
n20/D 1.474(lit.) |
| Flash Point |
>230 °F |
| Storage Temperature |
Store below +30°C |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble, but dispersible in water, miscible with alcohol |
| Form |
Liquid |
| Color |
Clear amber colour |
| Specific Gravity |
1.032 |
| Water Solubility |
Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol, ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water |
| Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) |
8.6 |
Specification
According to GB25551-2010, other parameters are available upon request
| Brand |
S-20 |
| Appearance |
Amber ropy liquid |
| Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g) |
330-360 |
| Saponification Number (mgKOH/g) |
160-175 |
| Acid Number (mgKOH/g) |
≤10 |
| Water % |
≤2 |
| HLB |
8.6 |
Advantages & Applications
- Good emulsifying, stabilizing, lubricating, and dispersing properties
- Lipophilic property
- Suitable for use in isopropanol, mineral oil, liquid paraffin based formulations
- Used in food, pharmaceutical, feed, and textile industries
Instructions On Use And Storage
Storage: Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed packages, away from heat and light
Transportation: Transport as non-dangerous goods
Shelf Life: Two years
Packaging: 25kg/drum, 200kg/drum and 900kg/drum (special packaging available upon request)
Shipment: 7-14 days after receiving payment
Technical Specifications
| Brand |
S-80 |
S-60 |
S-40 |
S-20 |
| Appearance |
Amber ropy grease |
Faint yellow ceraceous solid |
Faint yellow ceraceous solid |
Amber ropy liquid |
| Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g) |
190-220 |
240-270 |
255-290 |
330-360 |
| Saponification Number (mgKOH/g) |
140-160 |
145-160 |
140-150 |
160-175 |
| Acid Number (mgKOH/g) |
≤8 |
≤10 |
≤10 |
≤10 |
| Water (w/%) ≤ |
≤1.5 |
≤1.5 |
≤2 |
≤2 |
| HLB |
4.3 |
4.7 |
6.7 |
8.6 |
Chemical composition: Dehydration glucitol fatty acid ester
Type: Nonionic
Brand Characteristics and Applications
| S-80 |
Difficult dissolved in water, dissolved in hot oil and organic solvent, high-grade lipophilicity emulgator. Used as W/O emulsion explosive, preparation agent of textile, emulgator of artesian well weighted mud and producing of food and cosmetic, dispersant in beaded paint, stabilizer of titanium dioxide, insecticide wetting agent and emulgator in pesticide, cosolvent of oil production, antirust of slushing oil, lubricant and softening agent of textile and leather. |
| S-60 |
Insoluble in water, dispersed in hot water. Used as emulgator and stabilizer in food, pesticide, cosmetic, beaded paint and plastic industry, antistatic, softening and oil agent in textile industry. Used as antidrip agent of PVC, EVA, PE membranes. |
| S-40 |
Dissolved in oil and organic solvent, dispersed in water. Used as emulgator and diffusant in food and cosmetic industry, emulgator and stabilizer of latex polymerization. Dispersant of printing oil, textile water resistance beaded paint additive and emulsify dispersant of oil product. Widely used as antifog drops of polymer. |
| S-20 |
Dissolved in oil and organic solvent, dispersed in water to demi-milkiness liquid. Used as W/O emulgator, stabilizer, lubricant, plasticizer and desiccant in medical and cosmetic producing. Softening agent, antistatic and finishing agent in textile industry. Also used as machine lubricant. |
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Lihong Technology continues to increase its investment in advanced safety and environmental protection facilities. It is a second-level enterprise for production safety standardization, and many of its products have passed food-grade product certification.
The company always adheres to the bottom line that quality is life, establishes and operates advanced quality management system and information management system, effectively improves product quality process control. Relying on advanced technology and equipment, it actively creates world-class product quality and corporate image.
The company has always insisted on leading high-quality development with technological innovation. We currently have more than 30 high-end talents in the industry and three R&D platforms: Jiangsu Technology R&D Center, Jiangsu Polyurethane New Material Engineering Technology Research Center, and Jiangsu Special Polyurethane New Material Engineering Research Center.
The company has 5 invention patents, 22 utility model patents, and more than 10 invention patents are being applied for. Our research and development of specific functional flame-retardant polyether polyols has been identified as a key R&D project in Huai'an City.
