ADWIL Sorb MS (Sorbitan Mono Stearate)

ADWIL Sorb MS (Sorbitan Mono Stearate) is a nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer used in cosmetics and food applications. It appears as ivory flakes with a characteristic odor. In personal care, it functions in hair and skin care formulations, enhancing texture and thickness. In food, it improves viscosity, inhibits staling, and extends shelf life in products such as bread, margarine, ice cream, and whipped toppings.

Brand: ADWIL (95 products)

INCI Name: Sorbitan Stearate

Ingredient Name: Sorbitan Monostearate

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher

Benefit Claims: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Improved Texture, Improved Thickness, Mild Surfactant

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Sorbitan Stearate
Ingredient Name: Sorbitan Monostearate
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier,
Emulsifier (O/W),
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Thickener
Food Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier,
Stabilizer,
Thickener
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients,
Food Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Rheology Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers,
Stabilizers,
Starches & Thickeners

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Cleansing,
Emulsifying,
Improved Texture,
Improved Thickness,
Mild Surfactant
Labeling Claims: Halal,
Kosher
Food Ingredients Features: Enhances Shelf Life,
Improved Viscosity,
Inhibits Staling

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition,
Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Cooking Oils & Fat Products,
Dairy,
Desserts & Fruit Preparations
Application Format: Creams,
Lotions,
Rinse Off
Food & Nutrition Applications: Bread,
Ice Cream,
Margarine,
Mousse,
Whipped Toppings,
Whipping Cream
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

Ivory Flakes

Odor

Characteristic

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color (at 60⁰C)	max. 8G	-	Gardner
Melting Point	48 - 54	°C	-
Moisture Content	max. 1	%	-
Acid Value	5 - 10	mg KOH/g	-
Saponification	147 - 157	mg KOH/g	-
Hydroxyl Value	235 - 260	mg KOH/g	-
Peroxide Value	max. 40	ppm	-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags
Packaging Information: Packaging: 25 Kg PP Bag, 50 Kg PP Bag, 25 Kg Paper Bag