sorbitan monooleate uses

sorbitan monooleate surfactant

What Is Sorbitan Monooleate?

Sorbitan monooleate surfactant, also known as sorbitan oleate/SMO, is synthesized by the esterification of sorbitan with oleic acid. It has a molecular formula of C24H44O6. At room temperature, it is in the form of amber to brown thick oily liquid. Sorbitan monooleate is a W/O emulsifier with an sorbitan monooleate HLB / sorbitan monolaurate HLB value of 4.3. Our sorbitan monooleate is one of the most popular surfactants as it has various functions in the formulations of food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, textile, metal processing, etc. Sorbitan monooleate is commonly used in combination with polysorbate 80.

CAS NO.:1338-43-8

E NO.: E494

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C24H44O6

Sorbitan Monooleate Molecular Weight: 428.59

Technical Information of Sorbitan Monooleate

According to GB13482-2011, other parameters are available upon request.

Advantages of Sorbitan Monooleate

Soluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate, petroleum ether, and toluene. It is insoluble in water but can disperse in hot water

The properties of sorbitan monooleate include emulsification, stabilization, lubrication, thickening and more

Our sorbitan monooleate 80 can be applied to various products, including, in cosmetics, face-cream, sunscreen, nail polish, fragrance; personal care, toothpaste,soap, detergents; food, sauce, jam, chocolate, butter, vegetable protein products; industrial, paint, dye, adhesive, etc.

This kind of sorbitan fatty acid esters can be used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, feed and industry

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