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SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE (SPAN60)
1, Widely used as an Emulsifier in the manufacture of food.
2.The HLB value is 4.7
SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE
Synonym: Span60
CAS#: 1338-41-6
Properties: It is milky white or pale yellow powder, slice or particle. Its freezing point is 50-52 °C; soluble in water, >50 °C mineral oil and ethyl acetate; insoluble in cold water. It decentralizes in warm water, and it is anti-Acid and heat resisting. The HLB value is 4.7.
Uses: Firstly it should be dispersed and dissolved in warm water, then mixed with other materials. It is usually used with emulsifiers like sucrose ester, tripolyglycerol monostearate and so on. It is used as emulsifier and dispersing agent, and employed in the production of milky candy, ice cream, bread, cake, chocolates, and coffee. It is also applied in the cosmetics, medicine, pesticides, coating and plastic industry.
Specification: GB13481-1992
Items |
Specification |
Items |
Specification |
Fatty Acids, % |
71~75 |
acid Value, mg KOH /g |
≤ 10.0 |
Polyols, % |
29.5~33.5 |
Water, % |
≤ 1.5 |
Hydroxyl value, mg KOH/g |
235~260 |
Heavy Metal, mg/kg |
≤ 0.001 |
Saponification value, mg KOH/g |
147~157 |
Arsenic, mg/kg |
≤0.0003 |
FCC V:
Items |
Specification |
Items |
Specification |
Polyols, % |
27.0~34.0 |
Water, % |
≤ 1.5 |
Hydroxyl value, mg KOH/g |
235~260 |
Lead, mg/kg |
≤2 |
Saponification value, mg KOH/g |
147~157 |
Acid value |
200~215 |
CAS No.: 1338-41-6 | Other Names: SPAN 60 | MF: C24H46O6 |
EINECS No.: 215-664-9 | FEMA No.: 1807-8644-6400-8959-8901 | Place of Origin: Zhejiang China (Mainland) |
Type: Emulsifiers, Thickeners | Brand Name: World Ocean | Model Number: span60 |