Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate C58H114O26 yellow viscous liquid
Polysorbate 20, or Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monolaurate. C58H114O26. HLB value 16.7, yellow viscous liquid, penetrants and dispersant.
Chemical name:Polyoxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Molecular formula:C62H122O26
Relative molecular weight:1284.6
Character
At room temperature, it is a yellow to orange viscous liquid or paste. Slightly bitter, soluble in water, ethanol, ethyl acetate, and toluene, insoluble in mineral oil and vegetable oil.
Performance
It's properties include emulsification, wetting, and foaming, and is an O/Wtype emulsifer with an HLB value of 15.6.
Technical Information of Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Compliant with GB 29222-2012 standard
| Parameters | Unit | Standard Value |
| Acid value | mg KOH/g | ≤2 |
| Saponification value | mg KOH/g | 41-52 |
| Hydroxyl value | mg KOH/g | 90-107 |
| Moisture | w/% | ≤ 3 |
| Burning residue | w/% | ≤ 0.25 |
| Pb | mg/kg | ≤ 2 |
| Oxygen vinyl group (calculated as C2H4O) | w/% | 66.0-70.5 |
Purpose
Used as an oil/water emulsifier, it can also be used as a solubilizer, stabilizer,dispersant, antistatic agent, and fiber lubricant,with wetting, foaming, and diffusion properties. This type of surfactant is non-toxic and can be used as an emulsifier in food and cosmetics. It is also commonly used as an emulsifier, softener, and lubricant for synthetic oil agents.
Packing
50kg,200kg plastic drum packging .
Storage and transportation
This product is not a flammable or explosive hazardous material and should be transported as a general item. Place in a cool, dry, and ventilated place.
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