Span 60
Sorbitan monostearate 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, and brighteners in the leather industry, and as an emulsifier in coatings, pesticides, and various applications in the plastics, food and cosmetics industries.
| Supplier | CD Formulation |
|---|---|
| Product # | PE-0042 |
| CAS # | 215-664-9 |
| Pricing | , Inquire for price |
| product1 | Pharmaceutical Excipients |
| Storage | Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight. Keep containers closed when not in use. |
| Molecular Formula | C24H46O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 430.618 |
| Risk Statements | R36/37/38 |
| Boiling Point | 579ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 54-57ºC |
| Density | 1.056 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | >110ºC |
| CAS Number | 1338-41-6 |
| Category | Emulsifier Excipients |
| Appearance | Cream color flake |
| MDL number | MFCD00005366 |
| Refractive Index | 1.496 |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Safety Statements | S24/25 |
| RTECS | WG2933500 |
| HS Code | 34021300 |
| Synonym(s) | Span(rg 60;Lonzest(R) SMS;ARLACEL 60;SPAN(R) 60;(Sorbitan Monostearate) |