Span™ 80
Span 80 is a 100% bio-based, non-ionic surfactant, easy to handle, for use as a W/O emulsifier and O/W co-emulsifier, pigment dispersant in non-polar liquids. The surfactant is used in industrial coatings.
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Product details
Chemical name
- Sorbitan monooleate
Brand
- Span
Features and benefits
- Low HLB surfactant
- Antifoam
- Biodegradable
- Co-emulsifier
- Water in oil emulsifier
Applications
- Adhesives & sealants
- Decorative coatings & paints
- Liquid masterbatch
Product chemistry
- Surfactants - Non-ionic
Functions & effects
- Dispersion
- Emulsification
Your system
- Polymeric - Acrylic / vinylic / UV
- Polymeric - Epoxy
- Polymeric - Natural oils, waxes, esters
- Polymeric - Polyesters
- Polymeric - Polyurethane
Renewable carbon content
- 100%
Physical form
- Liquid
Regulatory clearances
- IECSC (China)
- REACH (European Union)
- ENCS (Japan)
- KECI (Korea)
- TSCA (USA)
- More clearances available. Contact us for more information.
Food contact approval
- EU 10/2011
- FDA (Specific chapters)
- FDA (175.105)
- Swiss Ordinance A
Typicals
| Property | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Colour Gardner | 10 | |
| HLB | 4.3 |
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