Sorbitan Monolaurate (1338-39-2)

About Sorbitan Monolaurate (1338-39-2)

We Are Supplier, Exporter And Contract Manufacturer.Technical Profile Of Sorbitan Monolaurate, A High-Purity Raw Chemical Material Supplied By Triveni Chemicals For Industrial Manufacturing And Laboratory Synthesis.

Sorbitan Monolaurate (CAS No. 1338-39-2), Also Known As Span 20, Is A Non-Ionic Surfactant And Emulsifier Derived From The Esterification Of Sorbitol With Lauric Acid. It Appears As A Pale Yellow To Amber Viscous Liquid Or Semi-Solid With Good Emulsifying And Dispersing Properties. It Is Oil-Soluble And Has Low Water Solubility, Making It Suitable For Water-In-Oil (W/O) Emulsions. 

Sorbitan Monolaurate Is Valued For Its Stability Over A Wide Ph And Temperature Range And Its Compatibility With Other Surfactants. It Is Widely Used In Cosmetics, Personal Care Products, Pharmaceuticals, And Food Formulations As An Emulsifier, Stabilizer, And Wetting Agent. In Skincare, It Helps Improve Texture And Consistency In Creams And Lotions. In Pharmaceuticals, It Is Used In Ointments And Drug Delivery Systems. It Is Also Applied In Food Processing As An Emulsifying Agent For Baked Goods, Sauces, And Flavor Systems. Its Mild Nature Makes It Suitable For Sensitive Formulations.