Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Croda Span 20 Sorbitan Laurate

Croda Span 20 Sorbitan Laurate is a non-ionic surfactant from Croda’s Span® series, featuring lauric acid esterified with sorbitan. It serves as an effective emulsifier and solubilizer in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food applications. Known for low HLB (8.6), it stabilizes oil-in-water systems and enhances ingredient compatibility. Widely used in creams, lotions, and oral suspensions due to its biodegradability and mildness.
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Features Of Croda Span 20 Sorbitan Laurate

  1. Non-ionic surfactant with excellent emulsifying and solubilizing properties in oil-in-water systems.

  2. Low foaming profile, suitable for applications requiring controlled foam generation.

  3. Good thermal and hydrolytic stability across a broad pH range (3–8).

  4. Biodegradable and derived from renewable raw materials (sorbitol and lauric acid).

  5. GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) status for use in food-contact applications where permitted.

Typical Applications Of Croda Span 20 Sorbitan Laurate

  1. Food emulsifier in dressings, sauces, and beverage clouding agents.

  2. Stabilizer in pharmaceutical suspensions and oral liquid formulations.

  3. Emulsifier in cosmetic lotions, creams, and cleansing products.

  4. Wetting agent in agricultural adjuvants and pesticide formulations.

  5. Component in industrial cleaning concentrates for metalworking fluids.

Specifications Of Croda Span 20 Sorbitan Laurate

Chemical TypeSorbitan ester (laurate)
Product FormViscous pale yellow liquid
AppearancePale yellow to light amber, clear to slightly hazy liquid
HLB Value8.6
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)145–165
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)≤ 5
Iodine Value (g I₂/100 g)≤ 5
Primary ApplicationsFood, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agrochemicals, industrial cleaners


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