Application supplement
Span 60
Sorbitan monostearate
Industrial-grade sorbitan monostearate, a solid low-HLB emulsifier used where a different oil-phase stability profile than Span 80 is required.
Applications
- W/O emulsification with saturated-chain profile
- Oil-phase stability comparison routes
- Lubrication and release systems
Functions
W/O emulsification · Oil-phase structuring · Stabilisation
Specifications
| Parameter | Indicator |
|---|---|
| Appearance (25 °C) | Slightly yellow waxy solid |
| Saponification value | 240–270 mgKOH/g |
| Ester value | 135–155 mgKOH/g |
| Acid value | ≤ 8 mgKOH/g |
| Moisture | ≤ 1.5 % |
| HLB value | 4.7 |
| Flash point | 52–54 °C |
Per manufacturer TDS. Some indicators can be adjusted to customer requirements. Full TDS, SDS and recent-batch COA available on request.
How to evaluate Span 60
- Run it in parallel against your current product in your own formulation — we suggest a 2–3 route comparison.
- Check emulsion stability, dilution behaviour, storage, foam and application-specific performance.
- Request TDS, SDS and recent-batch COA before testing; batch traceability is provided for every shipment.
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Ready to run a parallel test?
Tell us your application, current product and target performance. We will propose 2–3 sample routes with TDS, SDS and COA — not a full catalogue dump.