Span™ 65
Span 65 is a 100% bio-based, non-ionic surfactant used as a W/O emulsifier and O/W co-emulsifier and pigment dispersant in non-polar liquids for applications ranging from decorative to industrial coatings and paints.
Product details
Chemical name
- Sorbitan tristearate
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
Food contact approval
- FDA (Specific chapters)
- FDA (175.105)
- Swiss Ordinance A
- Explicit Directions. Contact us for more information
Typicals
| Property | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acid value | mgKOH/g | 12.0 - 15.0 |
| HLB | 2.1 | |
| Hydroxyl value | mgKOH/g | 66.0 - 80.0 |
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