Sorbitan Monopalmitate

sorbitan monopalmitate, also known as sorbitan palmitate/SMP, issynthesized by the esterification of sorbitan with palmitic acid. It has amolecular formula of C22H42O6.At room temperature, it is a light yellowgranular solid. Monopalmitate is a w/o emulsifier that has an HLB value of6.7.Besides emulsification, sorbitan monopalmitate can also act as a

stabilizer, thickener for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations; andas a lubricant, softener, finishing agent for the textile industry.Also, sorbitanmonopalmitate is used as a dispersant for printing ink.

CAS NO.:26266-57-9

E NO.E 495

MOLECULAR FORMULA:C22H42o6

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 403.56

Technical lnformation of Sorbitan Monopalmitate

According to GB25552-2010, other parameters are available upon request.

Parameters

Unit

standard value

Fatty acid

w/%

63~71

sorbitol

w/%

33~38

Acid value

mgKOH/g

≤7.0

saponification value

mg KoH/g

140~155

Hydroxyl value

mg KoH/g

270~305

Moisture

w/%

≤1.5

Residue on ignition

w/%

≤0.5

Arsenic

mg/kg

≤3

Pb

mg/kg

≤2

Advantages of Sorbitan Monopalmitate

Acting as emulsifiers and dispersants in the food and cosmetic industry

Soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate, toluene, and petroleum ether; can be dispersed in hot water and

becomes lactescence

sorbitan monopalmitate use: food, cosmetic and industry