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INCI Name: Sorbitan Laurate, Sorbitan Trioleate

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Chemical Family: Sorbitan Esters

Certifications & Compliance: ISO 14001, ISO 9001

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Agrochemical Functions
    Cleaning Ingredients Functions
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Industrial Additives Functions

    Features & Benefits

    Industrial Additives Features

    Applications & Uses

    Application Format
    Home Care Applications
    Industrial Additives End Use
    Skin Care Applications
    Applications
    • Lansurf STO can be used singularly or in combination with the ester ethoxylates such as Lansurf STO85
    • Typically this product is extremely hydrophobic and finds use as an emulsifier in many waxes and creams for household applications
    • Used in combinations with the exthoxylates, Lansurf STO is used in textiles, leather treatments, silicone oils and agrochemicals
    • This product is also found to be readily biodegradable and would not expect to persist indefinitely in the environment

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Amber colored viscous liquid (at 25°C)
    Odor
    Characteristic
    Insoluble in
    Water
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Solids Content100.0%-
    CompositionSorbitan tri oleate--
    HLB Value1.8--
    Pour Pointmax. 0°C-
    Viscosity (at 25°C)458.0cPs-
    Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.0--
    Flash Pointmin. 150°C-
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Saponification Value172 - 186mg.KOH/g-
    Acid Valuemax. 18mg.KOH/g-
    Hydroxyl Value55 - 70mg.KOH/g-

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Packaging Information

    Lansurf STO can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s and 200kg nett drums.

    Storage & Handling

    Storage Information

    Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Lansurf STO in order to prevent corrosion and subsequent contamination. This material can separate on standing and at low temperatures. May require agitation and warming prior to use.