Span60
Effective Emulsification and Dispersion: Span 60 performs effectively as an emulsifier, exhibiting strong emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting capabilities in water-in-oil systems.
Broad Formulation Compatibility: It shows high compatibility with numerous types of surfactants, making it suitable for a variety of formulations in different sectors.
Enhanced Fiber Processing and Properties: As an anti-static and softening agent, it significantly improves the processing and wearing characteristics of acrylic fibers.
Wide Range of Industrial Uses: Span 60 is applied across multiple industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, coatings, plastics, and cosmetics, where it enhances product performance and stability.
Span 60 is an efficient emulsifying agent specifically formulated for water-in-oil systems, delivering excellent emulsification, dispersion, and wetting capabilities. It is highly compatible with a wide range of surfactants, enhancing its adaptability for use in various formulations. Its primary application includes serving as an anti-static and softening agent for acrylic fibers, where it significantly improves fiber quality and performance. Furthermore, it is employed as a versatile emulsifier across multiple industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, coatings, plastics, and cosmetics, contributing to enhanced formulation stability and functionality.
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 | Cream coloured flakes |
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 |
Span 60 is widely employed as an emulsifier and stabilizer across multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food processing, agrochemicals, coatings, textiles, and plastics. In the textile industry, it also functions effectively as an anti-static agent and softener.
