Span 20 is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (lauric 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 20.
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Chemical description
- Sorbitan ester
Functions
- 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 |
Colour | Gardner | Login required to view |
Fire point | °C | Login required to view |
Flash point, Open Cup | °C | Login required to view |
Form | Login required to view | |
Form | at 25°C | Login required to view |
HLB value | Login required to view | |
Peroxide value | meq/kg | Login required to view |
Rel.density | at 25°C | Login required to view |
Sulphated ash | %m/m | Login required to view |
Water | %m/m | Login required to view |
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