Span™ 40
Span 40 is a 100% bio-based, non-ionic surfactant fatty acid ester produced from sorbitol and C16 fatty acid. Used as W/O emulsifier and O/W co-emulsifier, wetting agent, pigment dispersant (inks and oils) and carrier liquid.
Product details
Chemical name
- Sorbitan monopalmitate
Brand
- Span
Features and benefits
- Good environmental & health profile
- Highly efficient emulsification
- Allows high loading of pigments/fillers
Applications
- Adhesives & sealants
- Decorative coatings & paints
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
- Powder
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)
Typicals
| Property | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acid value | mgKOH/g | 4.0 - 7.5 |
| Hydroxyl value | mgKOH/g | 275 - 305 |
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