A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions and is particularly effective in low-HLB formulations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C18H34O6
- Grades
- foodcosmeticpharma
- Packaging
- 200 kg steel drum · 180 kg HDPE drum · 25 kg pail · 1000 kg IBC · bulk
- Appearance
- Amber to yellow oily viscous liquid, mild odour
- Synonyms
- E493 · 1338-39-2 · Span 20 · sorbitan laurate · sorbitan monododecanoate · anhydrosorbitol monolaurate · polysorbate precursor · monododecanoate de sorbitan · Span 20 type
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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