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Sorbax SMO sorbitan esters are oil soluble surfactants that are used to prepare stable water in oil emulsions. They are also used in combination with higher HLB surfactants, particularly the corresponding sorbitan ester ethoxylates for emulsifying petroleum oils and solvents, vegetable oils, waxes, silicones, and other water insoluble materials.

Chemical Family: Sorbitan Esters

Functions: Emulsifier, Surfactant

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Textiles

End Uses: Metalworking Fluids

Synonyms: E 494, Monodehydrosorbitol monooleate, Oleic acid sorbitan monoester, Sorbitan mono-(9Z)-9-octadecenoate, Sorbitan monooleic acid ester

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Fluids & Lubricants Functions
CAS No.
1338-43-8
EC No.
215-665-4

Applications & Uses

Markets
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Fluids & Lubricants End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear to Slightly Hazy Amber Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 8
Color (Gardner)max. 10
Aqueous SolubilityDispersible
Specific Gravity at 25°C1
Water contentmax. 1%
Pounds per Gallon.8.33
Hydroxyl Value193 – 210
Saponification Value143-160
Hydrophilic Lipophilic Balance (HLB)4.3