Mosselman Sorbitan Monolaurate (1338-39-2)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Esters,

Fatty Acid Esters,

Sorbitan Esters

Chemical Name

Sorbitan Monolaurate

INCI Name

Sorbitan Laurate

Ingredient Name

Sorbitan Monolaurate

Agrochemical Functions

Defoamer,

Emulsifier,

Emulsifier (O/W),

Emulsifier (W/O),

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Emulsifier

Base Chemicals Functions

Emulsifier

CASE Ingredients Functions

Emulsifier

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Anti-Foaming Agent,

Emulsifier,

Emulsifier (O/W),

Emulsifier (W/O),

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Foaming Agent,

Emulsifier,

Emulsifier (O/W),

Emulsifier (W/O),

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Fluids & Lubricants Functions

Emulsifier

Food Ingredients Functions

Emulsifier

Industrial Additives Functions

Emulsifier

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Emulsifier

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Emulsifier

CAS No.

1338-39-2

EC No.

215-663-3

Technologies

Agrochemicals,

Animal Feed & Nutrition,

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

CASE Ingredients,

Cleaning Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Fluids & Lubricants,

Food Ingredients,

Industrial Additives & Materials,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals,

Plastics

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives,

Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Fluids & Lubricants — Additives

Performance Additives

Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients

Defoamers,

Dispersants & Emulsifiers,

Drift Control, Foam Markers & Thickeners,

Stickers, Surfactants & Wetting Agents

Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids

Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Emulsifiers & Stabilizers

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives

Foam Control Agents

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Rheology Modifiers

Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids

Polymerization Additives

Animal Feed & Nutrition — Production Aids and Processing Additives

Emulsifiers, Stabilizers & Thickeners

Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants

Nonionic Surfactants

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents

Esters

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Industrial Additives & Materials — Textile & Leather Chemicals

Finishing Additives & Treatments

Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

Emulsifiers

Industrial Additives & Materials — Water Treatment Chemicals

Water Treatment Additives

Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Detergency,

Emulsifying

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Halal,

Kosher,

Naturally Derived,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Agrochemicals Features

Minimizes Foaming

Food Ingredients Features

Emulsifying

HII Features

Detergency,

Emulsifying

Materials Features

Cost Effective

Applications & Uses

Markets

HI&I Care,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing,

Fluids & Lubricants

HI&I Care — Home Care

Dish Care,

Laundry & Fabric Care,

Surface Care

HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care

Commercial Laundry,

Industrial Cleaning

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Industrial — Power, Water & Utilities

Water Treatment

Applicable Processes

Agrochemicals Manufacturing,

Coatings Manufacturing,

Cosmetic Production,

Detergent Manufacturing,

Emulsion Polymerization,

Lubricants Manufacturing,

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing,

Textiles Manufacturing,

Water Treatment

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Home Care Applications

Detergents

I&I Cleaning Applications

Detergents

Applications and Uses

• Food
• Feed & veterinary
• Cosmetics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Textile auxiliaries
• Inks & coatings
• Lubricants
• Agrochemicals

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid,

Paste

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
HLB Value	8	—	—
Water Content	max. 2	%	CLI - WATER

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 7	mg KOH/g	—
Hydroxyl Value	330-360	mg KOH/g	—
Melting Point	18	°C	—
Saponification Value	158-170	mg KOH/g	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

GMP,

Halal,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

REACH (Europe),

RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EEC/EU ,

EINECS (EU),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TCSI (Taiwan),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bulk,

Drums,

Totes (IBC)

Packaging Information

200 kg drums, 1000 kg IBC’s, bulk