Sorbitan Monolaurate

Sorbitan esters and Polysorbates as nonionic offer many advantages over ionic surfactants including increase stability, enhance flexibility and provide wider compatibility. They are stable in mild acids, alkalis and electrolytes and do not react with ionic ingredients or actives.

Sorbitan monolaurate, also known as sorbitan laurate/SML, is synthesized by the esterification of sorbitan with lauric acid. It has a molecular formula of C18H34O6. At room temperature, monolaurate de sorbitane is a yellow to amber viscous liquid or soft paste. sorbitan monolaurate HLB has an HLB value of 8.6, it is a W/O emulsifier. It acts as an emulsifier in pharmaceutical and cosmetics formulations, and it not only acts as an emulsifier but also as a wetting agent in the textile industry.

CAS NO.: 1338 39 2

ENO.: E 493

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C18H34O6

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 346.45

Technical Information of Sorbitan Monolaurate Uses and Sorbitan Laurate Uses

According to GB25551-2010, other parameters are available upon request.

Advantages of Sorbitan Monolaurate

108. Good emulsifying, stabilizing, lubricating, and dispersing properties
108. Lipophilic property
108. Sorbitan monolaurate is suitable for use in isopropanol, mineral oil, liquid paraffin based formulation
108. Sorbitan monolaurate span 20 can be used in the food, pharmaceutical, feed, and textile industries.

Sorbitan Laurate In Cosmetics

Synthesized by the esterification of laurato de sorbitan acid, the sorbitan monolaurate is widely used as W/O emulsifier, stabilizer, lubricants, plasticizers, and desiccant in the medical and cosmetic industry. With the right use, sorbitan monolaurate can work perfectly as both cleansing agents and emulsifiers. However, it should be noted that the overuse of sorbitan monolaurate (amounts above 5%) may lead to unpleasant skin irritations.