Span 20
Chemical name: Sorbitan monolaurate
Formula: C18H34O6
Specification
Fatty acid (w/%): 56~68
Sorbitol (w/ %):36~49
Acid value (mg KOH/g): ≤7.0
Saponification value (mg KOH/g): 155~170
Hydroxyl value (mg KOH/g): 330~360
Moisture (w/ %): ≤1.5
Residue on ignition (w/ %) ≤:0.5
Arsenic (mg/kg): ≤3
Pb (mg/kg): ≤2

Applications
Cosmetic Formulations: as an emulsifier and emollient for skin care products
Plastics: as a polymerization emulsifier for thermoplastics resins, effective anti-static agent for PVC
Household Products: as an emulsifier in liquid polishes, waxes, cleaning products
Coatings: as an emulsifier for solvent and solventless based coatings

Textile Chemicals: as a lubricant, emulsifier component, in spin finish formulations