| Span 60 Basic information |
| Product Name: | Span 60 |
| Synonyms: | FEMA 3028;EMALEX SPE-100S;SPAN(TM) 60;SPAN 60;SPAN(R) 60;SPAN NO 60;SORBITANE MONOSTEARATE;1,4-Anhydro-6-o-stearoyl-D-glucitol |
| CAS: | 1338-41-6 |
| MF: | C24H46O6 |
| MW: | 430.62 |
| EINECS: | 215-664-9 |
| Product Categories: | Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;Q-Z;Cosmetic Ingredients & Chemicals;Ester Type (Surfactants);Functional Materials;Nonionic Surfactants;Surfactants |
| Mol File: | 1338-41-6.mol |
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| Span 60 Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | 54-57 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 464.84°C (rough estimate) |
| density | 1.00 |
| vapor pressure | <1.4 hPa (20 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.4593 (estimate) |
| FEMA | 3028 | SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE |
| Fp | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Practically insoluble, but dispersible in water, slightly soluble in alcohol. |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 13.63[at 20 ℃] |
| color | Cream coloured flakes |
| Odor | Slight |
| Odor Type | bland |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), isopropanol, mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water. |
| Merck | 14,8724 |
| BRN | 6820761 |
| Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) | 4.7 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m3; TWA 3 mg/m3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-XGKPLOKHSA-N |
| LogP | 7.66 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1338-41-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Sorbitan monostearate (1338-41-6) |
| Safety Information |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | WG2933500 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 34021300 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 1338-41-6(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 15900 mg/kg |
| Provider | Language |
|---|---|
| Span 60 | English |
| SigmaAldrich | English |
| ALFA | English |
| Span 60 Usage And Synthesis |
| Chemical Properties | Sorbitan monostearate has a bland odor and taste. It is a mixture of partial stearic and palmitic acid esters of sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides. For additional details of description, refer to Burdock (1997). |
| Chemical Properties | Liquid |
| Uses | Glycomul(R) L is a sorbitan ester used for emulsification. |
| Uses | sorbitan stearate is an emulsifier for water-in-oil creams and lotions, and a solubilizer of essential oils in water. It results from the reaction of stearic acid with sorbitol and is, therefore, synthetically produced from naturally derived materials. |
| Uses | Lonzest(R) SMS is used as a pigment dispersion additive for PP color concentrates and as an antistatic agent for PVC. |
| Uses | Glycomul(R) S KFG is used as emulsifier for baked goods, icings & filings and whipped toppings. It is also used as a rehydration aid (production of active dry yeast) and as synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants. Product Data Sheet |
| Uses | Sorbitan Monostearate (Span 60) is a lipophilic emulsifier that is a sorbitan fatty acid ester, being a sorbitol-derived analog of glycerol monostearate. It is a nonionic, oil-dispersible surface-active agent. It is used as a gloss enhancer in chocolate coatings; as a dispersant aid in coffee whiteners; to increase volume in cakes and icings; and often in combination with polysorbates. Typical usage level ranges from 0.30 to 0.70%. |
| Definition | ChEBI: Sorbitan monostearate is a fatty acid ester. |
| Preparation | Prepared by reacting edible commercial stearic acid (usually containing associated fatty acids, chiefly palmitic) with sorbitol. |
| General Description | Span? 60 is a sorbitan monoester than is used as a non-ionic detergent. |
| Flammability and Explosibility | Nonflammable |
| Safety Profile | Very mildly toxic by ingestion. Experimental reproductive effects. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
| Span 60 Preparation Products And Raw materials |
| Raw materials | Hydrogen peroxide–>Phosphoric acid–>Stearic acid–>Sorbitol–>D-Sorbitol–>Glycerol tristearate |
| Preparation Products | Span 80–>Spining lubricant agent–>Tween 60–>Deinking agent for paper–>Sorbitan monopalmitate–>Span 20 |