Mosselman Sorbitan Monolaurate 20 EO EP 10 Polysorbate 20 (9005-64-5)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethoxylated Sorbitan Ester,

Polysorbates

Chemical Name

Sorbitan monolaurate, ethoxylated 1 - 6.5 moles ethoxylated

Base Chemicals Functions

Emulsifier,

Solubilizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

CAS No.

9005-64-5

EC No.

500-018-3

Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates

Other Intermediates

Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Oily liquid yellow or brownish-yellow clear or slightly opalescent

Soluble in

Water, Ethanol, Ethyl acetate, Methanol

Insoluble in

Fatty oils, Liquid paraffin

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)	1.1	kg/m³	-
Viscosity (at 25°C)	400	mPa.s	-

Fatty Acid Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
C10 Capric Content	max. 10	%	-
C12 Lauric Content	40-60	%	-
C14 Myristic Content	14-25	%	-
C16 Palmitic Content	7-15	%	-
C18 Stearic Content	max. 7	%	-
C18:1 Oleic Content	max. 11	%	-
C18:2 Linoleic Content	max. 3	%	-
C6 Caproïc Content	max. 1	%	-
C8 Caprylic Content	max. 10	%	-

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Water Content	max. 3	%	-
Acid Value	max. 2	mg KOH/g	-
Ethylene Oxide Content	max. 1	ppm	-
Peroxide Value	max. 10	meq O2/kg	-
Total Ash Content	max. 0.25	%	-
Dioxane Content	max. 10	ppm	-
Hydroxyl Value	96-108	mg KOH/g	-
Saponification Value	40-50	mg KOH/g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

RSPO MassBalance Certified

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bulk,

Cans,

Drums,

Totes (IBC)