Cas 1338-39-2 Emulsifier In Cosmetic Span 20 Sorbitan Stearate for personal care products

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Name: Span 20

Cas: 1338-39-2

Purity: 99%

MOQ: 1KG

Basic Info

Span 20 is a light yellow to yellow oily liquid; There is a slight odor. Span 20 is slightly soluble in ethyl acetate and insoluble in water.
Properties of Span 20
Span 20 has a special odor and is slightly soluble in isopropanol, tetrachloroethylene, xylene, cottonseed oil, and mineral oil. It is slightly soluble in liquid paraffin and insoluble in water. After dispersion, it forms an emulsion solution. Span 20 has properties such as emulsification, lubrication, stability, and defoaming.

The purpose of Span 20
Span 20 is mainly used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, textile industries, etc., as a water/oil emulsifier, wetting agent, and mechanical lubricant.

The function of Span 20
When Span 20 is used in combination with ethoxylated sorbitol esters (Tween series), it helps to improve the overall stability of oil in water lotion. Adjusting the ratio of Span/Tween can produce emulsion systems with different HLB values, and Span 20 can emulsify various oils and waxes.

Preparation process of Span 20
Span 20 is a mixture of sorbitan and monolauric acid esters, which is obtained by dehydrating sorbitol and esterifying it with lauric acid under alkaline catalyst; Or it can be directly esterified from sorbitol and lauric acid at 180-280 ℃.

Product Introduction

Span 20 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.)
Fp >230 °F
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility Practically insoluble, but dispersible in water, miscible with alcohol.
form Liquid
color Clear amber colour
Specific Gravity1.032
Water Solubility Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol, ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Merck 14,8724
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB)8.6
LogP3.366 (est)

Product Packaging

Span 20

Characteristics of Span 20
Span 20 has outstanding emulsifying, supporting, spreading, and wetting buildings. It is soluble in oil and organic solvents, and spread in water as a semi emulsion fluid.
Span 20 is utilized for ice cream, drinks, milk, bread, cakes, delicious chocolate, toffee, mayonnaise, vitamins, etc. It can additionally be used for man-made butter, chewing gum tissue, juice, cacao powder, and various other applications.

The function of Span 20
1. Span 20 is made use of as a W/O emulsifier, stabilizer, plasticizer, lube, and desiccant in the production of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

2. Span 20 is used as a softener, antistatic representative, and ending up representative in the textile sector; Likewise used as a mechanical lubricant; This item, as an additive anti fog representative, has good initial and low-temperature anti fog bead residential or commercial properties and is suitable for PVC (1-1.5%), polyolefin movie (0.5-0.7%), and EVA movie.

3. Span 20 can be made use of as a mechanical lube, emulsifier for the oil and finishing sectors.

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Manufacturer of Span 20

Company Info

China Lookchemical is a professional enterprise that integrates research and development, production, and sales of new chemicals. The company was the first to specialize in providing organic intermediates. After several years of continuous efforts, especially in the fields of surfactants, feed additives, plant extracts, pesticides, industrial chemicals, etc., significant breakthroughs have been made.
 
The company adheres to the concept of “integrity management, strict quality control, customer first” and has received unanimous praise from customers at home and abroad.

At the same time, we can also provide customers with excellent transportation services. Adhere to customer centricity and integrity as the source of development, and gradually improve the company’s various systems. We are high-quality management personnel who have been engaged in chemical trade for many years, with a modern market management philosophy, and constantly explore customer market demands using flexible methods.

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