Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Croda Span 80 Sorbitan Monooleate Nonionic Surfactant

Croda Span 80 is a nonionic surfactant from Croda’s Span® series, chemically identified as sorbitan monooleate. It functions as an effective oil-in-water emulsifier, widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. Offering excellent stability, low toxicity, and HLB value of 4.3, it ensures reliable performance in diverse formulations while meeting global regulatory standards including USP/NF and FCC.
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Features Of Croda Span 80 Sorbitan Monooleate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Highly effective HLB 4.3 nonionic surfactant derived from renewable oleic acid and sorbitol.

  2. Excellent emulsifying and stabilizing performance in oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems.

  3. Low foaming profile ideal for applications requiring controlled foam generation.

  4. Good thermal and pH stability across a broad range (pH 3–8) and up to 80 °C.

  5. Complies with major global regulatory standards including USP, EP, and FDA 21 CFR 172.842 for food-contact and pharmaceutical use.

Typical Applications Of Croda Span 80 Sorbitan Monooleate Nonionic Surfactant

  1. Stabilizer in topical pharmaceutical emulsions and ointments.

  2. Emulsifier in cosmetic formulations such as creams, lotions, and makeup removers.

  3. Processing aid in food-grade oil-in-water emulsions including margarines and dressings.

  4. Wetting and dispersing agent in agricultural adjuvants and pesticide formulations.

  5. Component in industrial lubricant and metalworking fluid concentrates.

Specifications Of Croda Span 80 Sorbitan Monooleate Nonionic Surfactant

Chemical TypeSorbitan monooleate (nonionic surfactant)
Product FormAmber viscous liquid or waxy solid at room temperature
AppearancePale yellow to amber, clear to slightly hazy
HLB Value4.3
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)≤ 5.0
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)145–160
Iodine Value (g I₂/100 g)65–90
Primary ApplicationsPharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, agrochemicals, industrial formulations


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