Sorbitan Monolaurate
sorbitan monolaurate, also known as sorbitan laurate/SML, is synthesized bythe esterification of sorbitan with lauric acid. It has a molecular formula ofC18H34O6.At room temperature, it is a yellow to amber viscous liquid or softpaste. lt has an HLB value of 8.6, it is a w/o emulsifier. lt acts as an emulsifierin pharmaceutical and cosmetics formulations, and it not only acts as anemulsifier but also as a wetting agent in the textile industry.
CAS NO.: 1338-39-2
E NO.:E493
MOLECULAR FORMULA:C18H34o6
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 346.45
Technical lnformation of Sorbitan Monolaurate
According to GB25551-2010, other parameters are available upon request.
Parameters
Unit
standard value
Fatty acid
w/%
56~68
sorbitol
w/%
36~49
Acid value
mgKOH/g
≤7.0
saponification value
mg KoH/g
155~170
Hydroxyl value
mg KoH/g
330~360
Moisture
w/%
≤1.5
Residue on ignition
w/%
≤0.5
Arsenic
mg/kg
≤3
Pb
mg/kg
≤2
Advantages of Sorbitan Monolaurate
Good emulsifying, stabilizing, lubricating and dispersing propertiesLipophilic property
Suitable for use in isopropanol, mineral oil, liquid paraffin base formulationCan be used in food, pharmaceutical, feed and industry
