Product Name: Sorbitan Monostearate (SMS)
Other Names: ARLACEL 60;SPAN NO 60
CAS No.:1338-41-6
MF:C24H44O6
EINECS No.:215-664-9
FEMA No.:3028
Type:Emulsifiers
1.Discription of Sorbitan Monostearate SMS:
Sorbitan monostearate (also known as Span 60) is an ester of sorbitan (a sorbitol derivative) and stearic acid and is sometimes referred to as a synthetic wax. It is primarily used as an emulsifier to keep water and oils mixed. Sorbitan monostearate is used in the manufacture of food and healthcare products, and is a non-ionic surfactant with emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting properties.
It is also employed to create synthetic fibers, metal machining fluid, brighteners in the leather industry, as an emulsifier in
coatings, in pesticides, and in various applications in the plastics, food and cosmetics industries.
Product Name: Sorbitan Monostearate (SMS)
CAS No.:1338-41-6
Other Names: ARLACEL 60;SPAN NO 60
MF:C24H44O6
EINECS No.:215-664-9
FEMA No.:3028
Type:Emulsifiers
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ITEMS
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SPECIFICATION
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TEST RESULT
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Acid value(mgKOH/g)
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10 max
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4.31
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Saponification value(mgKOH/g)
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147-157
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148.3
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Hydroxyl value(mgKOH/g)
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235-260
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242.74
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Arsenic
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0.0003% max
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less than 0.0003%
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Heavy metals contents(as Pb)
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0.001% max
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less than 0.001%
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Water(%)
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1.5 max
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0.75
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Melting point(°C)
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52 min
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54.8
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3.Application of Sorbitan Monostearate SMS
Firstly it should be dispersed and dissolved in warm water, then mixed with other materials. It is usually used with emulsifiers like sucrose ester, tripolyglycerol monostearate and so on. It is used as emulsifier and dispersing agent, and employed in the production of milky candy, ice cream, bread, cake, chocolates, and coffee. It is also applied in the cosmetics, medicine, pesticides, coating and plastic industry.
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Product Name
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Standard No.
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Application
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Use Level (g/kg)
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sorbitol anhydride monooleate (Span 80)
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GB 13482-2011
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juice beverage, vegetable protein beverage, milk, bread, hydrogenated vegetable oil, pastry, candy
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0.05-1.5
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sorbitol anhydride monostearate (Span 60)
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GB 13481-2011
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vegetable protein beverage, juice beverage, milk, candy, ice cream, bread, pastry, solid beverage, chocolate, cream instant
coffee, dry yeast, hydrogenated vegetable oil |
3.0-10.0
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sorbitol anhydride monocetylate (Span 40)
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GB 25552-2010
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beverage opacifying agent, juice beverage, moon cake, popsicle, chocolate sandwich, vegetable protein beverage
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0.05-6.0
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sorbitol anhydride monolaurate (Span 20)
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GB 25551-2010
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juice beverage, moon cake, popsicle, vegetable protein beverage, popsicle, chocolate sandwich
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0.5-2.2
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4.Packing of Sorbitan Monostearate SMS
25 kg paper bag or fiber drum
