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Sorbitan Monostearate

Sorbitan monostearate, also known as sorbitan stearate/SMS, is synthesized by the esterification of sorbitan with stearic acid. It has a molecular formula of C24H46O6. At room temperature, this sorbitan ester is in the form of a pale-yellow to yellow granular solid. It has a sorbitan monostearate HLB value of 4.7. It has extensive uses such as, keeps moisture of yeasts; enhances oil-water dispersion stability; emulsifies and stabilizes in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, feeds, coating, textile formulations. It is commonly used in combination with polysorbate 60.


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  • CAS NO.: 1338-41-6

  • E NO.: sorbitan monostearate E491

  • MOLECULAR FORMULA: C24H46O6

  • MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 430.61

Sorbitan Monostearate MSDS
sorbitan monostearate
pharmaceutical gel emulsion span tween polysorbate sorbitan esters 2
cream stable emulsifier cake food whipped whipping stabilzer emulsion span tween polysorbate sorbitan esters

Technical Information of Sorbitan Monostearate

According to GB13481-2011, other parameters are available upon request.


Parameters

Unit

Standard value

Fatty acid

w/%

71~75

Sorbitol

w/%

29.5~33.5

Acid value

mg KOH/g

≤10

Saponification value

mg KOH/g

147~157

Hydroxyl value

mg KOH/g

235~260

Moisture

w/%

≤1.5

Arsenic

mg/kg

≤3

Pb

mg/kg

≤2



Advantages of Sorbitan Monostearate

  • Versatile application in food formulations (e.g. enhance volume and texture and anti-staling in cakes; act as bloom retardant and flow modifier in chocolate) 

  • Soluble in ethanol, toluene, mineral oil and ethyl acetate at temperatures higher than its melting point

  • Sorbitan monostearate span 60 can be used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, feed and industry

Instructions on Use and Storage

Storage

Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed packages, away from heat and light

Transportation

Transport as non-dangerous goods

Shelf Life

1 year.

Packaging and Shipment
Packaging

25kg/bag (special packaging is available upon request)

Shipment

7-14 days after receiving payment

Port

Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Qingdao etc.

Product Inquiry
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