B1: Emulsifier Sorbitan Monolaurate Span 20 E493 Cake Bread CAS 1338-39-2 Food Additive
Product Details:
| Place of Origin: | China |
| Brand Name: | LIHONG |
| Certification: | ISO9001,14001,45001,Halal certification,OU certification |
| Model Number: | Sorbitan Monolaurate |
| Document: | Surfactant.pdf |
Payment & Shipping Terms:
| Minimum Order Quantity: | 2mt |
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| Price: | Negotiable |
| Packaging Details: | Solid 25 kg/bag; Liquid 25 kg/barrel, 200 kg/barrel, 900 kg/barrel. (special packaging is available upon request). |
| Delivery Time: | 10-15days |
| Payment Terms: | L/C, T/T |
| Supply Ability: | 100MTS/ MONTH |
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Detail Information |
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| Model Number: | Span 20 | Chemical Name: | Sorbitan Monolaurate |
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| Type Of Production: | Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester | Purity: | 99% |
| Shelf Life: | 12 Months | Appearance: | Yellow To Amber Viscous Liquid Or Soft Paste |
| CAS NO.: | 1338-39-2 | EINECS NO.: | 215-663-3 |
| Grade: | Food Grade / Industrial Grade | ||
| Highlight: | Span 20,Food Additive,Sorbitan Monolaurate |
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Product Description
Span 20
Sorbitan monolaurate
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Sorbitan fatty acid ester
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Sorbitan monolaurate, also known as Span 20, is a type of sorbitan ester. It is derived from the reaction of sorbitol with lauric acid, a fatty acid found in coconut and palm kernel oils. Sorbitan monolaurate is part of the larger family of emulsifiers.
One of the benefits of sorbitan monolaurate is that it can help reduce the amount of fat needed in some food products. Additionally, E493 food additives can help improve the overall quality and shelf life of goods. Span 20 serves as a surfactant, stabilizer, and emulsifying agent in various applications. It is used in various food products, including baked goods, dairy products, and confections, to help prevent separation and improve texture.
Sorbitan Monolaurate E493 is generally considered safe for consumption. It is approved for use by regulatory agencies worldwide, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Span 20 Basic information
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Amber viscous liquid or beige to brownish yellow waxy solid with a slight special odor. When the temperature is above the melting point, it is soluble in chemical books such as methanol, ethanol, toluene, ether, ethyl acetate, aniline, petroleum ether, and carbon tetrachloride. It is insoluble in cold water, but can be dispersed in hot water. The HLB value is 8.6. Rat LD5010g/kg, Adl0-25mg/kg (FAO/WHO, 1994).
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Chemical / Physical Specifications
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| Fatty acid | 56~68 | w/% |
| Sorbitol | 36~49 | w/% |
| Acid value | ≤7.0 | mg KOH/g |
| Saponification value | 155~170 | mg KOH/g |
| Hydroxyl value | 330~360 | mg KOH/g |
| Moisture | ≤1.5 | w/% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.5 | w/% |
| Heavy Metal Specifications | ||
| Arsenic Pb |
≤ 3 ≤ 2 |
mg/kg mg/kg |
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Advantages & Application
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Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: Sorbitan monolaurate is commonly found in cosmetic and personal care products such as creams, lotions, and hair care items. Span 20 emulsifier assists in achieving a uniform and stable texture in these formulations.
Food Industry: Span 20 is utilized in the food industry as an emulsifying agent and stabilizer. It is commonly used in the production of baked goods, margarine, and other food products to improve texture and consistency.
Pharmaceuticals: In the pharmaceutical industry, Sorbitan monolaurate e493 is employed in the formulation of certain medications and injectable drugs to improve solubility and stability.
Textile Industry: Sorbitan Monolaurate(Span 20) can be used in the textile industry as an emulsifier and wetting agent in the processing of textiles.
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SAMPLE PACKAGE / BAG / DRUM / CUSTOM PACKAGE
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Soild : Sample package / 25kg bag / 1000kg bag / 250kg drums.
liquid: Sample package / 25kg drums / 200kg drums /250kg drums.
Custom packaging :We support customized packaging according to customer requirements.
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Technical specification
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| Brand | S-80 | S-60 | S-40 | S-20 |
| Apperance | Amb ropy grease |
Faint yellow |
Faint yellow |
Amb ropyliquid |
| Hydroxyl value (mgKOH/g) | 190-220 | 240-270 | 255-290 | 330-360 |
| Saponificationnumber(mgKOH/g) | 140-160 | 145-160 | 140-150 | 160-175 |
| Acid number(mgKOH/g) | ≤8 | ≤10 | ≤10 | ≤10 |
| Water (w/%) ≤ | ≤1.5 | ≤1.5 | ≤2 | ≤2 |
| HBL | 4.3 | 4.7 | 6.7 | 8.6 |
Chemical composition: dehydration glucitol fatty acid ester Type: nonionic
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FAQ
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How about the Price ?
1) Factory price; Price more competitive with quantity raise .
2) Welcome you send us your inquiry: product name (CAS No.), quantity, destination port , we can quote you our best price in time.
How to guarantee the quality ?
1) Third party inspection : such as CIQ, SGS inspection before shipment upon request.
2) Sample: sample for test first or pre-shipment sample can be supply.
3) Free sample available for quality check ,but freight charges will be at your account and the charges will be return to you or
deduct from your order in the future.
4) Specification files: COA, MSDS, TDS which supply by Inspection equipment with instruments of HPLC,GC, etc, R&D and
QC for testing each batch.
How about the delivery ?
1) Worked professional forwarder , by sea, by air, by courier (Fedex , DHL, Ups, etc)
2) Usually shipment will be made within 7-15 days against confirmed order.
How about the package ?
1) Standard package for danger goods or non-danger goods according to the transport regulation
2) All new package for aboard shipments .
3) Customized package for customer brand can be supply if request.
What is your MOQ?
1) You can test the sample such as few grams/kilograms.
2) You also can place one small order like one/few drums as one trail order. Then you can place bulk order after your testing. We
have confidence about our quality.
How about our payment term ?
1) Accepted Payment Currency:USD,EUR,CNY;
2) Accepted Payment Type: T/T, L/C, D/P, Cash;
3) Language Spoken:English,Chinese.
You can send us an inquiry through this platform, or contact the appropriate salesman via email or WhatsApp.
What services we can supply ?
1) 24hours in 7days online ,reply in time;
2) One-stop purchasing and shipments;
3) R&D lab , can help supply customized products;
4) After-sales department in 24 hours .
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