Mosselman Sorbitan Monolaurate 20 EO EP 10 Polysorbate 20 (9005-64-5)

Chemical Name: Sorbitan monolaurate, ethoxylated 1 - 6.5 moles ethoxylated

CAS Number: 9005-64-5

Chemical Family: Polyethoxylated Sorbitan Ester, Polysorbates

Functions: Emulsifier, Solubilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

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Physical Form
Appearance
Oily liquid yellow or brownish-yellow clear or slightly opalescent
Soluble in
Water, Ethanol, Ethyl acetate, Methanol
Insoluble in
Fatty oils, Liquid paraffin
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)1.1kg/m³-
Viscosity (at 25°C)400mPa.s-
Fatty Acid Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C10 Capric Contentmax. 10%-
C12 Lauric Content40-60%-
C14 Myristic Content14-25%-
C16 Palmitic Content7-15%-
C18 Stearic Contentmax. 7%-
C18:1 Oleic Contentmax. 11%-
C18:2 Linoleic Contentmax. 3%-
C6 Caproïc Contentmax. 1%-
C8 Caprylic Contentmax. 10%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Contentmax. 3%-
Acid Valuemax. 2mg KOH/g-
Ethylene Oxide Contentmax. 1ppm-
Peroxide Valuemax. 10meq O2/kg-
Total Ash Contentmax. 0.25%-
Dioxane Contentmax. 10ppm-
Hydroxyl Value96-108mg KOH/g-
Saponification Value40-50mg KOH/g-

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