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Span™ 80

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Span 80 is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (oleic acid) and sugar alcohol sorbitol. This sorbitan ester is highly effective at forming oil in water emulsions, particularly when used with its ethoxylated derivative, Tween 80.
High Performance Chemical Additives

Product details

Chemical description

  • Sorbitan ester

Functions

  • Antifoam & defoamer
  • Emulsifier
  • Wetting agent

Applications

  • Chemicals manufacture
  • Construction
  • Emulsification
  • Nonwovens
  • Water treatment

Regions

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • N America

Typicals

Property Units Value
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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Moisture % Login required to view
Water %m/m Login required to view
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