A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier used in food and cosmetics. It functions as a stabilizer and emulsifier in oil-in-water systems, often in combination with polysorbates.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C22H42O6
- Grades
- foodcosmetic
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 25 kg fibre drum · 50 kg drum · 180 kg drum
- Appearance
- Cream to tan waxy solid or flakes, faint odour
- Synonyms
- Span 40 · sorbitan palmitate · sorbitan monohexadecanoate · anhydrosorbitol monopalmitate · monopalmitate sorbitan · E495 · 26266-57-9 · Span 40 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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