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Span™ 20 is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (lauric acid) and the sugar alcohol sorbitol and has been manufactured via the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This sorbitan ester is highly effective at forming O/W emulsions, particularly when used in combination with its polyethoxylated derivative, Tween 20. Span 20 is SPO derived and DfE approved.
Span™ 20
Span™ 20 is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (lauric acid) and the sugar alcohol sorbitol and has been manufactured via the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This sorbitan ester is highly effective at forming O/W emulsions, particularly when used in combination with its polyethoxylated derivative, Tween 20. Span 20 is SPO derived and DfE approved.
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SPO
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Solubilization
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Vegetal Origin
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| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Aquatic Toxicity to Fish | 75 | mg/l | |
| HLB Value | 8.6 | - | |
| Viscosity at 25°C | 4250 | cSt | ASTM-D-445-53T method |
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High foam
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Amber liquid
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