Span

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Supplier:Croda

Products:5

Span™ is a sorbitan ester widely used in personal care and home care products. It is an excellent W/O emulsifier for protective, baby care, and general-purpose emollient creams. It is a wetting and dispersing agent for physical sunscreens and decorative cosmetics. It is based on isostearic acid, a completely saturated branched-chain ester that is not prone to oxidation and associated changes in color or odor. Its low setting point makes it useful in pourable products.

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Span™ 83

Chemical Name:Sorbitan Sesquioleate
CAS Number:8007-43-0
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Bio-based, Halal
Certifications & Compliance:Halal
HLB Value:3.7 - 3.7
Synonyms:Anhydrohexitol sesquioleate, Sorgen 30, Span 83

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™ 80

Chemical Name:Sorbitan oleate
CAS Number:1338-43-8
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier (O/W), Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Kosher, Bio-based, Halal
Certifications & Compliance:RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice, Kosher, USDA BioPreferred, Halal
HLB Value:4.3 - 4.3
Synonyms:E 494, Monodehydrosorbitol monooleate, Oleic acid sorbitan monoester, Sorbitan mono-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate, Sorbitan monooleic acid ester

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.

Span™ 85

Chemical Name:Anhydro-D-glucitol trioleate
CAS Number:26266-58-0
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Bio-based, Halal, Sustainable, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance:RSPO MassBalance Certified, USDA BioPreferred, Halal
HLB Value:1.8 - 1.8
Synonyms:Span 85

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.

Span™ 120

Chemical Name:Sorbitan Isostearate
CAS Number:71902-01-7
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Bio-based, Halal
Certifications & Compliance:Detergent Ingredient Database (DID List), Halal
HLB Value:4.7 - 4.7
Synonyms:Dragosan W/O P, Emalex SPIS 100, Sorbitan, isooctadecanoate, Span 120

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.

Span™ 40

Chemical Name:Sorbitan Monopalmitate
CAS Number:26266-57-9
Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Bio-based, Halal, Sustainable, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance:RSPO MassBalance Certified, USDA BioPreferred, Halal
HLB Value:6.7 - 6.7
Synonyms:Sorbitan Palmitate, Span 40

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.

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Identification

Chemical Family: Sorbitan Esters
Chemical Name: Anhydro-D-glucitol trioleate,
Sorbitan Isostearate,
Sorbitan Monopalmitate,
Sorbitan Sesquioleate,
Sorbitan oleate
Technologies: Cleaning Ingredients
Product Families: Cleaning Aids
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
Functional Additives
Other Functional Additives
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Emulsifier,
Emulsifier (O/W),
Solubilizer

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Bio-based,
Biodegradable,
Halal,
Kosher,
Naturally Derived,
Sustainable

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care
Applications: Home Care
Air Care,
Auto Care,
Dish Care,
Other Home Care Applications,
Surface Care
Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning,
Institutional & Catering,
Vehicle & Machinery
Home Care Applications: Automatic Dishwash,
Furniture Polishes,
Hand Dishwash,
Hard Surface Cleaners,
Institutional Cleaners,
Multisurface Cleaners,
Multisurface Polishes,
Polishes,
Shoe Polishes,
Wax Polishes
I&I Cleaning Applications: Heavy Duty Hand Cleaners,
Industrial Cleaners,
Institutional Cleaners,
Multipurpose Surface Cleaners