Span™ 20
Span 20 is a 100% bio-based, non-ionic surfactant, easy to handle, for use as a versatile co-emulsifier for W/O and O/W emulsions, pigment dispersant and carrier liquid. The surfactant can be used for particle morphology control in S-PVC. The main application is in decorative coatings.
Product details
Chemical name
- Sorbitan monolaurate
Brand
- Span
Features and benefits
- Liquid product and easy to handle
- Good environmental & health profile
- Highly efficient emulsification
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acid value | mgKOH/g | Max 7.0 |
| Dynamic viscosity | mPa.s at 25ºC | 4250 |
| HLB | 8.6 | |
| Hydroxyl value | mgKOH/g | 330 - 358 |
| Pour point | ºF | 50 |
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