AKA “SORBITAN MONOPALMITATE, Arlacel 40, 26266-57-9, Palmitate de sorbitan, Sorbitani palmitas, Sorbitan palmitate, INS NO.495, INS-495, 77K6Z421KU”
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Span 40
AKA: SORBITAN MONOPALMITATE, Arlacel 40, 26266-57-9, Palmitate de sorbitan, Sorbitani palmitas, Sorbitan palmitate, INS NO.495, INS-495, 77K6Z421KU
Ingredient · Emulsifying
Synthetic
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Sorbitan monopalmitate is a small molecule drug. Sorbitan monopalmitate has a monoisotopic molecular weight of 402.3 Da.
Solubility Soluble at temperatures above its melting point in ethanol, methanol, ether, ethyl acetate, aniline, toluene, dioxane, petroleum ether and carbon tetrachloride. Insoluble in cold water but dispersible in warm water
Mol. Weight
402.60
State
Dry Powder; Pellets or Large Crystals
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.