Span 80 is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (oleic acid) and sugar alcohol sorbitol. This sorbitan ester is highly effective at forming oil in water emulsions, particularly when used with its ethoxylated derivative, Tween 80.
Product details
Chemical description
- Sorbitan ester
Functions
- Antifoam & defoamer
- Emulsifier
- Wetting agent
Applications
- Chemicals manufacture
- Construction
- Emulsification
- Nonwovens
- Water treatment
Regions
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Typicals
Property | Units | Value |
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Acid value | mgKOH/g | Login required to view |
Saponification value | mgKOH/g | Login required to view |
Hydroxyl value | mgKOH/g | Login required to view |
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Moisture | % | Login required to view |
Water | %m/m | Login required to view |
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