Ivanhoe Industries Inc. S-I 20

S-I 20 is a non-ionic, water-dispersible surfactant used to make oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions. S-I 20 is manufactured using natural and renewable raw materials. S-I 20 is dispersible in water, vegetable oils and mineral oils.

INCI Name: Sorbitan Laurate

Chemical Family: Sorbitan Esters

Functions: Emulsifier, Stabilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, From Renewable Resources, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Non-GMO, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: FSSC 22000, Halal, ISO 9001, Kosher, NSF Approved, Non-GMO Project Verified, OMRI, Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) Compliant

Synonyms: E 493, Lauric acid sorbitan ester, Sorbitan lauric acid monoester, Sorbitan monododecanoate, Sorbitan monolauric acid ester, Tween 28

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications and Suggested Usage
S-I 20 may be used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, wetting agent, and rehydration aid in a wide range of personal care and industrial applications and is especially effective at forming stable emulsions when combined with Polysorbates such as T-I 20K (Polysorbate 20).

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear Amber Liquid
Dispersible in
Water, Vegetable oils, Mineral oils
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 8Gardner
Water Contentmax. 1.50%
Acid Valuemax. 7.0mg KOH/g
Saponification Value158.0 - 170.0mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value330.0 - 358.0mg KOH/g
HLB Value8.6

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging
S-I 20 is supplied in 470 lbs. drums and bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 Year
Storage Condition
To ensure product quality, S-I 20 should be stored in sealed containers at temperatures below 90°F (32°C). The shelf life for S-I 20 is one year from the date of manufacture.