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Span™ 40

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Span 40 is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (palmatic acid) & sugar alcohol sorbitol. This sorbitan ester is highly effective at forming oil in water emulsions, particularly when used with its polyethoxylated derivative, Tween 40.
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Product details

Chemical description

  • Sorbitan ester

Functions

  • Antifoam & defoamer
  • Emulsifier

Applications

  • Chemicals manufacture
  • Construction
  • Emulsification
  • Nonwovens

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
Atlas set point Login required to view
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HLB value Login required to view
Rel.density at 25°C Login required to view
Water %m/m Login required to view
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