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Lansurf SMO

Brand: Lansurf (51 products)

INCI Name: Sorbitan Laurate

CAS Number: 1338-39-2

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Sorbitan Esters

Synonyms: E 493, Lauric acid sorbitan ester, Sorbitan lauric acid monoester, Sorbitan monododecanoate, Sorbitan monolauric acid ester, Tween 28

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Sorbitan Esters
Chemical Name
Sorbitan Monolaurate
INCI Name
Sorbitan Laurate
Agrochemical Functions
Emulsifier
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier
Industrial Additives Functions
Emulsifier,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
CAS No.
1338-39-2
EC No.
215-663-3
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Dispersants & Emulsifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Polymerization Additives
Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Emulsifying,
Improves Hydrophobic Properties
Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Foreign matter-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Industrial Additives Features
Water Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Industrial,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Skin Care
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing
HI&I Care — Home Care
Surface Care
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Leather Manufacturing,
Textile Manufacturing
Applicable Processes
Emulsion Polymerization
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions
Home Care Applications
Cleaners,
Household Cleaners
Industrial Additives End Use
Leather,
Textiles
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream
Applications
  • Lansurf SMO is used in many application areas particularly in food contact applications. This product is also found to be readily biodegradable and would not expect to persist indefinitely in the environment.
  • Lansurf SMO can be used singularly or in combination with the ester ethoxylates such as Lansurf SMO80.
  • Typically this product is extremely hydrophobic and finds use as an emulsifier in many waxes and creams for household and personal care applications. Used in combination with the ethoxylates.
  • Lansurf SMO is used in
    • Textiles
    • Leather treatment
    • Silicone oils and agrochemicals
  • Lansurf SMO is an excellent emulsifier for emulsion polymerization for systems such as:
    • Acrylamide

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Amber colored viscous liquid (at 25°C)
Odor
Characteristic
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solids Content100.0%-
CompositionSorbitan mono oleate--
HLB Value4.3--
Pour Pointmax. 0°C-
Flash Pointmin. 267°C-
Viscosity (at 25°C)1944.0cPs-
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.0--
Surface Tension (0.1% Aqueous)41.85mN/m-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Saponification Value140 - 160mg.KOH/g-
Acid Valuemax. 8mg.KOH/g-
Hydroxyl Value193 - 210mg.KOH/g-

Safety & Health

Packaging Information

Lansurf SMO can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s and 200kg nett drums.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Totes (IBC)

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Lansurf SMO in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination. This material can separate on standing and at low temperatures. May require agitation and warming prior to use.