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Brand Name: | Royal Crown |
Model Number: | S-40 |
Price: | Negotiable |
Payment Terms: | L/C, T/T, D/P, D/A |
Sorbitan Monopalmitate, or Sorbitan Palmitate. Molecular Formula C22H42O6. Light yellow granular solid. HLB value 6.7, stabilizer, thickener, lubricant, softener, finishing agent, dispersant.
Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Sorbitan monopalmitate, also known as sorbitan palmitate, is synthesized by the esterification of sorbitan with palmitic acid. It has a molecular formula of C22H42O6. At room temperature, it is a light yellow granular solid. Monopalmitate is a W/O emulsifier that has an HLB value of 6.7. Sorbitan monopalmitate can also act as a stabilizer, thickener for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic formulations; and as a lubricant, softener, finishing agent for the textile industry. Also, sorbitan monopalmitate is used as a dispersant for printing ink.
Technical lnformation of Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Parameters | Unit | Standard Value |
Fatty acid | w/% | 63-71 |
Sorbitol | w/% | 33-38 |
Acid value | mg KOH/g | ≤7.0 |
Saponification value | mg KOH/g | 140-155 |
Hydroxyl value | mg KOH/g | 270-305 |
Moisture | w/% | ≤1.5 |
Residue on ignition | mg/kg | ≤ 0.5 |
Arsenic | mg/kg | ≤ 3 |
Pb | mg/kg | ≤ 2 |
Sorbitan Monopalmitate Use
Instructions on Use and Storage
25KG packaging bag.
Storage and transportation
This product is a non flammable and explosive hazardous material. Transport as a general item. Store in a dry, cool, and ventilated place.