Products in Other Home Care Applications: Sorbitan Esters

Poly Suga®Mulse D9 is a PEG-free, nonionic fragrance solubilizer made from 100% biobased raw materials. It is hydrophilic, freely soluble or dispersible in water, and soluble in varying degrees in organic liquids. Poly Suga®Mulse D9 is used for oil-in-water (O/W) emulsification, dispersion or solubilization of fragrances and all types of oils. It is compatible with nonionic, cationic and anionic surfactants and is effective in systems with relatively high levels of electrolyte, acid, or base.

Span™ 80 is a biodegradable surfactant that utilizes a natural fatty acid (oleic acid) and the sugar alcohol sorbitol. It is produced through the RSPO's Mass Balance System, ensuring sustainability. This sorbitan ester is highly efficient in creating O/W emulsions, especially when used in conjunction with its polyethoxylated derivative, Tween 80.

Tween™ 28 is a liquid ethoxylated sorbitan ester, derived from natural fatty acid (Lauric acid). It finds applications in hard surface cleaning, industrial & institutional cleaning, vehicle care, and waxes & polishes. Its primary function is as a detergent. Tween™ 28 is available in Asia, Latin America, and North America. It is in liquid form, and its HLB value is 19.1. Sustainability-wise, it offers an RSPO grade option and halal grades are also available.

Span™ 40 is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (palmitic acid) and the sugar alcohol sorbitol, and it has been manufactured via the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This sorbitan ester is highly effective at forming oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, particularly when used in combination with its polyethoxylated derivative, Tween 40.

Tween™ 65 is an ethoxylated (20) sorbitan ester derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid. This highly effective ethoxylate is known for its ability to form O/W emulsions, particularly in combination with Span 65V, its non-ethoxylated derivative. It is commonly used in vehicle care and waxes & polishes. Serving as an emulsifier and solubilizer.

Tween™ 60 is an ethoxylated (20) sorbitan ester derived from a natural fatty acid (stearic acid) and manufactured through the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This ethoxylate exhibits high effectiveness in forming O/W emulsions, especially when combined with its non-ethoxylated derivative, Span 60.

Span™ 120 is a highly effective and mild nonionic surfactant that offers multiple functionalities. It is part of a range of ester materials, including sorbitan esters, mono and diglycerides, and polyoxyethylene sorbitol esters. These nonionic surfactants function as emulsifiers, detergents, spreading agents, and dispersing agents. Span™ 120, based on isostearic acid, is naturally derived and approved by Ecocert.

Tween™ 20 is an ethoxylated (20) sorbitan ester derived from a natural fatty acid (lauric acid) and manufactured through the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This ethoxylate demonstrates excellent efficacy in forming O/W emulsions, particularly when combined with its non-ethoxylated derivative, Span 20.

Tween™ 85 is a liquid ethoxylated sorbitan triester derived from natural fatty acid (oleic acid), also known as PEG (20) Sorbitan Trioleate. It functions as an emulsifier and wetting agent, primarily used in hygiene nonwovens. Tween™ 85 is in liquid form and has an HLB value of 11.0. It meets sustainability criteria as it is majority bio-based (95-50%) and offers an RSPO grade option. Additionally, it is certified as halal and recognized as a safer choice.

Span™ 83 is a liquid sorbitan sesquioleate that serves as an emulsifier and solubilizer. It finds applications in various areas such as air care, automatic and hand dishwashing, hard surface cleaning, industrial and institutional cleaning, and vehicle care. It is bio-preferred approved and is wholly derived from bio-based sources (>95%). Additionally, halal grades of this product are available.

Span™ 85 is a biodegradable surfactant derived from a natural fatty acid (oleic acid) and the sugar alcohol sorbitol. It is manufactured through the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This sorbitan ester is known for its high effectiveness in forming oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, especially when used in conjunction with its polyethoxylated derivative, Tween 80.

The ALKEST® SP line is made up of sorbitan esters derived from the reaction of sorbitol with fatty acids. Products from the ALKEST® SP line are lipophilic, having low HLB values. The lipophilic nature makes these products soluble or dispersible in oil, favoring their use in water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions and as low HLB emulsifiers used in combination with high HLB emulsifiers in oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. ALKEST® SP 60 and ALKEST® SP 80, when used in combination with ALKEST® TW 60 or 80, are excellent emulsifiers for beeswax, paraffin, carnauba and their mixtures, promoting stability and homogeneity of formulations. To prepare cosmetic creams and lotions, the selection of fatty acids and degrees of ethoxylation allow many combinations between the ALKEST® SP and ALKEST® TW products to obtain the right balance of emulsifiers for optimum performance and stability.

The ALKEST® SP line is made up of sorbitan esters derived from the reaction of sorbitol with fatty acids. Products from the ALKEST® SP line are lipophilic, having low HLB values. The lipophilic nature makes these products soluble or dispersible in oil, favoring their use in water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions and as low HLB emulsifiers used in combination with high HLB emulsifiers in oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. ALKEST® SP 60 and ALKEST® SP 80, when used in combination with ALKEST® TW 60 or 80, are excellent emulsifiers for beeswax, paraffin, carnauba and their mixtures, promoting stability and homogeneity of formulations. To prepare cosmetic creams and lotions, the selection of fatty acids and degrees of ethoxylation allow many combinations between the ALKEST® SP and ALKEST® TW products to obtain the right balance of emulsifiers for optimum performance and stability.

The ALKEST® SP line is made up of sorbitan esters derived from the reaction of sorbitol with fatty acids. Products from the ALKEST® SP line are lipophilic, having low HLB values. The lipophilic nature makes these products soluble or dispersible in oil, favoring their use in water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions and as low HLB emulsifiers used in combination with high HLB emulsifiers in oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. ALKEST® SP 60 and ALKEST® SP 80, when used in combination with ALKEST® TW 60 or 80, are excellent emulsifiers for beeswax, paraffin, carnauba and their mixtures, promoting stability and homogeneity of formulations. To prepare cosmetic creams and lotions, the selection of fatty acids and degrees of ethoxylation allow many combinations between the ALKEST® SP and ALKEST® TW products to obtain the right balance of emulsifiers for optimum performance and stability.