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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
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Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Skin Care Applications
- Applications
- Lansurf SMS, Sorbitan Mono Stearate, is used in many application areas particularly in food contact applications.
- This product is also found to be readily biodegradable and would not expect to persist indefinitely in the environment.
- Lansurf SMS can be used singularly are also in combination with the ester ethoxylates such as Lansurf SMS60.
- Typically this product is extremely hydrophobic and finds use as an emulsifier in many waxes and creams for household and personal care applications.
- Used in combination with the ethoxylates, Lansurf SMS is used in textiles, leather treatment, silicone oils and agrochemicals
Properties
- Appearance
- Tan colour waxy flake (at 25°C)
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Hydrophilic-Lyphophilic Balance Value | 4.7 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 60°C) | 274.0 | cP | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 60°C) | 0.977 | — | — |
| Pour Point | approx. 48 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | min. 150 | °C | Closed Cup |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Saponification Value | 147.0 - 157.0 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Acid Value | max. 10 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Hydroxyl Content | 235.0 - 260.0 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Water Content | 1.0 | % | — |
| Solid Content | 100.0 | % | — |
| Active Content | 100.0 | % | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
Lansurf SMS can be supplied in bulk road tankers, IBC’s and 200kg nett drums.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Stainless steel, polyethylene or glass lined equipment is necessary for the storage of Lansurf SMS 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.