Span 20, Technical Grade, Drum
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Span 20 is a nonionic surfactant derived from sorbitan and lauric acid, supplied as an amber to pale yellow viscous liquid. It functions primarily as a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifier.
Product Details
| CAS Number | 1338-39-2 |
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| Country Of Origin | India |
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| Chemical Formula | C18H34O6 |
| Product/Industry Category | Nonionics, Personal Care Chemicals, Food & Feed Chemicals, Pharma Excipients |
| Applications | W/O emulsifier and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, and ointments, solubilizer/dispersant in food emulsions (ice cream, whipped toppings, coffee whiteners) as food additive. |
Specifications
| Color | Amber |
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| Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | viscous liquid |
| Grade | Technical |
| Odor | faint fatty |
| Melting Point | 20 °C (68 °F) |
| Flash Point | 200 °C (392 °F) |
| Prohibited Uses | Not for use in injectable/parenteral pharmaceutical formulations unless certified to pharmacopoeial. |
Technical Data
| Molecular Weight | 346.46 g/mol |
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Safety Information
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Packaging & Storage
| Packing Options | Drum |
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| Storage Conditions | Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong oxidizing agents. |