Span 40 is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (palmatic acid) & sugar alcohol sorbitol. This sorbitan ester is highly effective at forming oil in water emulsions, particularly when used with its polyethoxylated derivative, Tween 40.
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Product details
Chemical description
- Sorbitan ester
Functions
- Antifoam & defoamer
- Emulsifier
Applications
- Chemicals manufacture
- Construction
- Emulsification
- Nonwovens
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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Rel.density | at 25°C | Login required to view |
Water | %m/m | Login required to view |
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