Sorbitan Monostearate

Sorbitan monostearate, also known as sorbitan stearate/SMS, is synthesized by the esterification of sorbitan with stearic acid. It has a molecular formula of C24H46O6. At room temperature, it is in the form of a pale-yellow to yellow granular solid. It has a sorbitan monostearate HLB value of 4.7. It has extensive uses such as, keeps moisture of yeasts; enhances oil-water dispersion stability; emulsifies and stabilizes in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, feeds, coating, textile formulations. It is commonly used in combination with polysorbate 60.

CAS NO.: 1338-41-6

 

E NO.: sorbitan monostearate E491

 

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C24H46O6

 

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 430.61

Technical Information of Sorbitan Monostearate

According to GB13481-2011, other parameters are available upon request.

 

Parameters	Unit	Standard value
Fatty acid	w/%	71~75
Sorbitol	w/%
Acid value	mg KOH/g	≤10
Saponification value	mg KOH/g	147~157
Hydroxyl value	mg KOH/g	235~260
Moisture	w/%	≤1.5
Arsenic	mg/kg	≤3
Pb	mg/kg	≤2

 

 

Advantages of sorbitan Monostearate

 

Versatile application in food formulations (e.g. enhance volume and texture and anti-staling in cakes; act as bloom retardant and flow modifier in chocolate) 

 

Soluble in ethanol, toluene, mineral oil and ethyl acetate at temperatures higher than its melting point

 

Can be used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, feed and industry

 

Instructions on Use and Storage

STORAGE

Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed packages, away from heat and light

TRANSPORTATION

Transport as non-dangerous goods

SHELF LIFE

1 year.

Packaging and Shipment

Packaging

25kg/bag (special packaging is available upon request)

Shipment

7-14 days after receiving payment

Port

Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Qingdao etc.

 

Guangdong Huana Chemistry Co., Ltd. is a professional global chemical engineering company based in China. We provide ethoxylated sorbitan monostearate, span 60 molecular weight, sorbitan monostearate span 60, span 60 inci, sodium monostearate, list of non ionic surfactant, ethoxylated sorbitol and etc. Want to know sorbitan monostearate uses, sorbitan monostearate source? Please contact us.

 

 

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