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Croda Span 60 Sorbitan Monostearate Nonionic Surfactant

Croda Span 60 is a nonionic surfactant from Croda’s Span® series, chemically identified as sorbitan monostearate. It functions as an effective emulsifier and stabilizer in oil-in-water systems, widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food applications. Offering excellent solubilizing properties, low toxicity, and GRAS status, it ensures formulation compatibility and thermal stability across diverse industrial formulations.
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Features Of Croda Span 60 Sorbitan Monostearate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Highly effective oil-in-water emulsifier with excellent stability across a broad pH range (3–8).

  2. Low foaming profile, ideal for applications requiring minimal foam generation.

  3. Biodegradable and derived from renewable raw materials (sorbitol and stearic acid).

  4. GRAS-listed for use in food-contact applications where permitted by local regulations.

  5. Compatible with cationic, anionic, and nonionic surfactants, enabling flexible formulation design.

Typical Applications Of Croda Span 60 Sorbitan Monostearate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Food emulsions including margarine, spreads, and bakery shortenings.

  2. Pharmaceutical suspensions and oral liquid formulations.

  3. Personal care products such as creams, lotions, and after-sun preparations.

  4. Industrial metalworking fluids and water-based lubricants.

  5. Agrochemical adjuvants for pesticide and herbicide concentrates.

Specifications Of Croda Span 60 Sorbitan Monostearate Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeSorbitan monostearate (nonionic surfactant)
Product FormWaxy solid pellets or flakes
AppearanceWhite to off-white, odorless solid
HLB Value4.7
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)145–165
Iodine Value (g I₂/100 g)≤ 5
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)≤ 10
Water Content (% w/w)≤ 2.0


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