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SORBITAN LAURATE

CAS NUMBER: 1338-39-2

EC NUMBER: 215-663-3

MOLECULAR FORMULA: 346.5

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 346.5

Sorbitan laurate is a mixture of esters formed from the fatty acid lauric acid and polyols derived from sorbitol, including sorbitan and isosorbide.
As a food additive, Sorbitan laurate is designated with the E number E493.

Sorbitan laurate is a fatty acid ester.
An ingredient that helps water and oil to mix together, aka emulsifier.

Chemically speaking, Sorbitan laurate comes from the attachment of sorbitan (a dehydrated sorbitol (sugar) molecule) with the fatty acid Lauric Acid, that creates a partly water (the sorbitan part) and partly oil soluble (lauric part) molecule.
Sorbitan Laurate is a good team player that likes to work with many other emulsifiers and is compatible with a wide range of other ingredients.

An ester of Sorbitan laurate and portions of the sugar ingredient sorbitol.
Sorbitan laurate works as a cleansing agent and emulsifier, and may be naturally-derived or synthetic.

Sorbitan Laurate is a monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol.
Sorbitan laurate belongs to the class of organic compounds known as fatty acid esters.

These are carboxylic ester derivatives of a fatty acid.
Based on a literature review very few articles have been published on Sorbitan laurate.

Sorbitan laurate is a mixture of the partial esters of sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides with edible lauric acid.
Sorbitan laurate is an excipient. Sorbitan laurate is a non-ionic surfactant that is widely used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in pharmaceutical formulations, food and cosmetic industries.

As a food additive, Sorbitan laurate is designated with the E number E493.
Sorbitan laurate finds application in topical preparations.

Sorbitan laurate is soluble in many fatty compositions and solvents and dispersible in water, dilute acids and alkalis.
Recommended topical usage levels of 0.5-5%.

Sorbitan laurate is a mix of esters from the fatty acid lauric acid used as a food additive emulsifier to keep water and oils mixed.
Ungraded products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use or research purposes and typically are not suitable for human consumption or therapeutic use.

Sorbitans are derived from dehydration of sorbitol or sorbose and related compounds in ester combination with fatty acids and with short oligo (ethylene oxide) side chains and an oleate terminus to form detergents and surfactants such as polysorbate 80.
Their appearance may vary from an amber-colored oily, viscous liquid, to a light cream color, to tan beads or flakes or a hard, waxy solid with a slight odor They are also used as surfactants or emulsifying agents in the preparation of emulsions, creams, and ointments for pharmaceutical and cosmetic use.

Sorbitan laurates help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified and they help other ingredients to dissolve in a solvent in which they would not normally dissolve.
Sorbitan laurates also clean the skin and hair by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away.

Excellent secondary emulsifier. O/W.
Particularly used for the preparation of light emulsion in combination of polyglyceryl emulsifyers.

Sorbitan laurate is a viscous liquid, amber in colour.
Sorbitan laurate is 100 % vegetable origin. Packaging: 100 ml bottle.

Sorbitan Laurate is used in some personal care products as a surfactant.
Sorbitan laurate is a white, sweetish, hygroscopic, crystalline sugar alcohol of six-carbon.

Sorbitan laurate is found naturally in various berries and fruits.
Or Sorbitan laurate is prepared synthetically by high-pressure catalytic hydrogenation of glucose sugar derived from cornstarch.

Sorbitan laurate melts at 93 to 98 C depending on the form.
Sorbitan laurate is used as a a sweetening agent, food additive, toothpaste, tobacco, toiletries and in cosmetics.

Sorbitan laurate is used for vitamin-C fermentation.
Sorbitan laurate is used as a excipient and intravenous osmotic diuretic in pharmaceutical fields.

Sorbitan laurate is also used in the manufacture of polyethers for polyurethanes and surfactants.
The term Sorbitan laurate describes the anhydride form of sorbitol, whose fatty acids are lipophilic whereas sorbitol body is hydrophilic.

This bifunctionality in one molecule provides the basic properties useful in cleaners, detergents, polymer additives, and textile industry as emulsifiers, wetting agents, and viscosity modifiers.
Sorbitan laurates are rather lipophilic (or hydrophobic) surfactants exhibiting low HLB (Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance) values; having an affinity for, tending to combine with, or capable of dissolving in lipids (or water-insoluble).

While, Sorbitan laurates are hydrophilics exhibiting high HLB values; having an affinity for water; readily absorbing or dissolving in water.
The type of fatty acid and the mole number of ethylene oxide provides diverse HLB values for proper applications.

Sorbitan laurates are surface active agents which do not dissociate into ions in aqueous solutions, unlike anionic surfactants which have a negative charge and cationic surfactants which have a positive charge in aqueous solution.
Sorbitan laurates are more widely used as detergents than ionic surfactants because anionic surfactants are insoluble in many hard water and cationic surfactants are considered to be poor cleaners.
In addition to detergency, nonionic surfactants show excellent solvency, low foam properties and chemical stability.
Sorbitan laurate is thought that nonionic surfactants are mild on the skin even at high loadings and long-term exposure.

The hydrophilic group of Sorbitan laurates is a polymerized alkene oxide (water soluble polyether with 10 to 100 units length typically).
Sorbitan laurates are prepared by polymerization of ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and butylene oxide in the same molecule.

Sorbitan laurates include alcohol ethoxylates, alkylphenol ethoxylates, phenol ethoxylates, amide ethoxylates, glyceride ethoxylates (soya bean oil and caster oil ethoxylates), fatty acid ethoxylates, and fatty amine ethoxylates.
Another commercially significant nonionic surfactants are the alkyl glycosides in which the hydrophilic groups are sugars (polysaccharides).

Sorbitan laurate is an emulsifier in cosmetic creams and lotions as well as a stabilizer of essential oils in water.
Sorbitan laurate, also known as sorbitan laurate, is a mix of esters from the fatty acid lauric acid used as a food additive emulsifier to keep water and oils mixed.

The additive Sorbitan laurate consists of sorbitol (and its anhydrides) esterified with fatty acids derived from coconut oil.
Sorbitan laurate is currently authorised in the European Union and it is intended to be used as a technological additive (functional group of emulsifiers), in feedingstuffs for all animal species, at a maximum concentration of 85 mg/kg complete feed.

Sorbitan laurate is a mixture of the partial esters of sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides with edible lauric acid.
Sorbitan laurate is an excipient.

Sorbitan laurate is a non-ionic surfactant that is widely used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in pharmaceutical formulations, food and cosmetic industries.
As a food additive, Sorbitan laurate is designated with the E number E493.

Sorbitan laurate finds application in topical preparations.
Sorbitan laurate is soluble in many fatty compositions and solvents and dispersible in water, dilute acids and alkalis.

Recommended topical usage levels of 0.5-5%.
Sorbitan laurate is lipophilic surfactant substance

Sorbitan laurate is generally used as an emulsifer together with polysorbates.
Sorbitan laurate is used to change crystallization of the oils.

USES OF SORBITAN LAURATE:

Sorbitan Laurate is a Non-ionic, lipophillic (Oil loving) surfactant.
Used for preparing water in oil emulsions, Water dispersible emulsifier which exhibits antifoam properties, used to retard starch crystallization in jellies, lubricant antistat, process aid in PVC resin manufacture.

Used as an Emulsifiers & dispersants for pigments and for the preparations of Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals.
Sorbitan laurate is a combination of polyethylene glycol and sorbitan laurate.

Sorbitan laurate is formed from lauric acid and Sorbitan. Lauric acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid.
Sorbitan laurate, glucose, and fatty acid makes a special molecule that is much more stable and provides satisfactory performance of any product throughout the usage.

Sorbitan laurate is used in many cosmetic products as a surfactant, emulsifying agent, cleansing agent, and solubilizing agent.
Sorbitan laurates are mainly water-soluble and tends to attract more water molecules.

Sorbitan laurate as laurate is oil-loving, Sorbitan laurate penetrates the skin more readily.
When a molecule containing all these three is formed, Sorbitan laurate is known to reduce surface tension between different ingredients and help to form a stable and homogenous mixture of different ingredients in a product.

Sorbitan laurate helps stabilize water and oil-based molecules mix thoroughly.
Dead skin cells, dead bacteria, etc, get clung to the surface of the skin and often make it look dull. When a surfactant is used in the formulation, the oil-loving molecule, binds itself to these dead skin cells/bacteria/dust and extracts them from the skin surface to water and helps get washed away with water.

Sorbitan laurate makes skin clean and free from dirt and may protect the skin from infections like acne.
Sorbitan laurate is used in formulations of cleansing products, bath products, and other hair care and skincare products.

Sorbitan laurate is a Monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol Sorbitan laurate uses and applications include: Emulsifier, solubilizer for foods, cosmetics, household products, industrial applications, coatings, household (polishes, cleaners), pharmaceuticals; lubricant, antifog, antistat for PVC and other plastics; antifog for food packaging films; emulsifier for thermoplastics polymerization; emulsifier in food packaging; emollient for skin care products; lubricant, emulsifier in textile spin finishes; cosolvent; foods (crystallization retarder, dough improver); emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, thickener for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foods Suggested storage of Sorbitan laurate: Store in sealed orig. container in a cool, dry place away from heat, direct sunlight, and strong oxidizing agents.
Used for preparing water in oil emulsions, Water dispersible emulsifier which exhibits antifoam properties, used to retard starch crystallization in jellies, lubricant antistat, process aid in PVC resin manufacture.
Used as an Emulsifiers & dispersants for pigments and for the preparations of Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals.

-Emulsifiers for foods, Antistatic agent for plastics of safety food additives.

-for whipped cream

-coffee cream

-emulsifier of caramel

-suitable emulsion and foaming agent for flour paste

-High security product for food additives grade

-Used as an emulsifier-stabilizer-thickener (foods, cosmetics, and medicinal products) and a fiber lubricant and softener in the textile industry

-Used in the chemical, polymers, textile processing, personal-domestic use, pharmaceutical, pesticide, cosmetics, and food industries

-Used as an anti-static agent, food/foodstuff additive, emulsifier, lubricant and additive, softener, surface-active agent, cleaning/washing agent, sea water/oil dispersant, and wetting agent and dispersant for pigments

-Sorbitan fatty acid esters are used as surfactants, emulsifiers, buffering agents, and corrosion inhibitors in a variety of pesticide formulations

-Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer for foods

USAGE AREAS OF SORBITAN LAURATE:

-Fine bakery products

-Fine bakery products, decoration and coating materials

-Baker’s yeasts

- Oil emulsions

-Milk and cream mixtures

-Gel marmelades

-Tahini halva varieties

-Cocoa based candies

-Chocolates

-Liquid mixtures of fruits and vegetables

-Sweets

-Sugar based candies

-Food supplements

APPLICATION OF SORBITAN LAURATE:

Sorbitan laurate is a detergent and monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol.

-Creams, lotions & gels

-Decorative cosmetics/Make-up

-Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)

-PEG-free

-Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)

-Emulsifying, dispersing and solubilising agent for preparations for both internal and external use.

-Preparation of o/w type emulsions

-Preparation of w/o type emulsifiers.

-Emulsifier of mineral oils and fats in o/w emulsions.

-Solubiliser for water insoluble substances: vitamins, essential oils, fragrances, tannins, medicines, etc.

-Wetting agent. Preparation of o/w viscous milks and non-irritant gels and shampoos.

-Solubilisation of essential oils.

-Preparation of water-free pomades.

FUNCTION OF SORBITAN LAURATE:

Emulsifying agent: Sorbitan laurate promotes the formation of close mixtures between immiscible liquids by changing the interfacial tension (water and oil).

-surfactant

-emulsifying agent

SPECIFICATIONS OF SORBITAN LAURATE:

-Appearance at 25°C: Amber liquid

-Acid number: 7.0 Maximum

-Saponification number: 157-171

-Hydroxyl number: 330-360

-Water content: 1.0 Maximum

-Color (gardner) 9.0 Maximum

STORAGE OF SORBITAN LAURATE:

Pack in tightly sealed containers.
Keep container tightly closed.
Store in dry, cool place, and protect from moisture.

SYNONYM:

Sorbitan laurate
Sorbitan, monododecanoate
2-(3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl dodecanoate
16287-68-6
D-Glucitol, 1,4-anhydro-, 6-dodecanoate
Span 20
Sorbitan laurate (INN)
Sorbitan laurate (NF)
Span 20 (TN)
1,4-anhydro-6-O-dodecanoyl-D-glucitol
Sorbester P12
NCGC00160357-01
5959-89-7
Sorbitan laurate, INN
[2-(3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethyl] dodecanoate
SCHEMBL3835
CHEMBL1706633