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Lansurf SMS

Brand: Lansurf (51 products)

INCI Name: Sorbitan Laurate, Sorbitan Stearate

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Sorbitan Esters

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Sorbitan Esters
Chemical Name
Sorbitan Monolaurate,
Sorbitan Monostearate
INCI Name
Sorbitan Laurate,
Sorbitan Stearate
Agrochemical Functions
Emulsifier
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier
Industrial Additives Functions
Emulsifier,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
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 — 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
HI&I Care — Home Care
Surface Care
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Leather Manufacturing,
Textile Manufacturing
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions
Home Care Applications
Cleaners,
Floor Waxes,
Household Cleaners
Industrial Additives End Use
Leather,
Textiles
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream
Applications
  • Lansurf SMS, Sorbitan Mono Stearate, 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 SMS can be used singularly are also in combination with the ester ethoxylates such as Lansurf SMS60
  • 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 SMS is used in textiles, leather treatment, silicone oils and agrochemicals

Properties

Physical Form
Flakes,
Solid
Appearance
Tan color waxy flake (at 25°C)
Odor
Characteristic
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Contentmax. 1%CLI - WATER
Solids Content100.0%-
CompositionSorbitan mono stearate--
HLB Value4.7--
Pour Pointapprox. 48°C-
Viscosity (at 60°C)274.0cPs-
Specific Gravity (at 60°C)0.977--
Flash Pointmin. 150°C-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Saponification Value147 - 157mg.KOH/g-
Acid Valuemax. 10mg.KOH/g-
Hydroxyl Value235 - 260mg.KOH/g-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Drums,
Totes (IBC)
Packaging Information

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

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Lansurf SMS 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.