Mosselman Sorbitan Monostearate (1338-41-6)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Esters,

Fatty Acid Esters,

Sorbitan Esters

Chemical Name

Sorbitan Monostearate

INCI Name

Sorbitan Stearate

Ingredient Name

Sorbitan Monostearate

Agrochemical Functions

Defoamer,

Emulsifier,

Emulsifier (W/O),

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Base Chemicals Functions

Emulsifier

CASE Ingredients Functions

Emulsifier

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Anti-Foaming Agent,

Anti-Fogging Agent,

Emulsifier,

Emulsifier (W/O),

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic)

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Foaming Agent,

Emulsifier,

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

Anti-Fogging Agent

CAS No.

1338-41-6

EC No.

215-664-9

Technologies

Agrochemicals,

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,

Performance Additives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Surface Modifiers

Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids

Polymerization Additives

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

Bio-based,

Biodegradable,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Food Contact Acceptable,

Halal,

Kosher,

Naturally Derived,

Organic,

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

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

Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)

Home Care Applications

Detergents

I&I Cleaning Applications

Detergents

Applications and Uses

• Food
• Feed & veterinary
• Cosmetics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Textile auxiliaries
• Inks & coatings
• Lubricants
• Agrochemicals
• Water in oil emulsifier
• Antifogging agent in LDPE film

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
HLB Value	4.5-5	—	—
Iodine Value	max. 2	g I2/100g	—
Water Content	max. 2	%	CLI - WATER

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 10	mg KOH/g	—
Drop Point	49	°C	—
Hydroxyl Value	235-260	mg KOH/g	—
Melting Point	55	°C	—
Saponification Value	147-157	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),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Quality Standards

ENISO 9001:2015

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Super Sacks

Packaging Information

25 kg bags