Sorbitan Monooleate

sorbitan monooleate, also known as sorbitan oleate/SMo, is synthesized bythe esterification of sorbitan with oleic acid. It has a molecular formula ofC24H44O6.At room temperature, it is in the form of amber to brown thickoily liquid.Sorbitan monooleate is a w/o emulsifier with an sorbitanmonooleate HLB value of 4.3. our sorbitan monooleate is one of the mostpopular surfactants as it has various functions in the formulations of food,pharmaceutical, cosmetics, textile, metal processing, etc.Sorbitan

monooleate is commonly used in combination with polysorbate 80.

Technical lnformation of Sorbitan Monooleate

According to GB13482-2011, other parameters are available upon request.

Parameters

Unit

standard value

Fatty acid

w/%

73~77

sorbitol

w/%

28~32

Acid value

mg KoH/g

≤8.0

saponification value

mg koH/g

145~160

Hydroxyl value

mg KoH/gw/%

193~210

Moisture

mg/kg

≤2.0

Arsenic

mg/kg

≤3

Pb

≤2

Advantages of Sorbitan Monooleate

Soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate, petroleum ether, and toluene. lt is insoluble in water but can disperse

in hot water

lts properties include emulsification,stabilization, lubrication, thickening and moreour sorbitan monooleate can be applied to various products, including.

in cosmetics, face-cream, sunscreen, nail polish, fragrance;

personal care, toothpaste,soap, detergents;

food, sauce, jam, chocolate, butter, vegetable protein products;industrial, paint, dye, adhesive, etc.

can be used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, feed and industry