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                Product Name:SPAN 20 
INCI Name:Sorbitan Laurate 
CAS#:1338-39-2 
Molecular Formula:C18H34O6 
Molecular Structure: 
   
Property:Amber to brown oily liquid. non-toxic,odorless. soluble in many fatty  
compositions and solvents.but insoluble in water, HLB Value:8.6. 
Technical Parameters: 
	
		
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			 Appearance                             
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			 Yellow Viscous Liquid 
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			 Fatty Acid 
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			 56%~68% 
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			 Sorbitol 
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			 36%~49% 
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			 Acid Value 
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			 7.0 mg KOH/g max. 
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			 Saponification Value 
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			 155~170 mg KOH/g 
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			 Hydroxyl Value 
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			 330~360 mg KOH/g 
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			 Water 
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			 1.5% max. 
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			 Residue on Ignition 
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			 0.5% max. 
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			 Arsenic 
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			 3mg/kg max. 
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			 Lead 
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			 2mg/kg max. 
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Applications: Acts as a co-emulsifier in oil/water emulsions, suitable for skin care and color cosmetics. Also used in sun care products, hair care, lip care, eye care, specific skin care treatments, sun protection, after-sun, deodorants,antiperspirants and baby Care.As oil/water emulsifier,wetter agent and lubricant it’s also widely used in pharmaceutical,textile and other industries. 
  
               
               
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