Industrial Chemicals
Span 60
Span 60 is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (stearic 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 60.
Chemical Description
Sorbitan ester
Functions
- Antifoam & Defoamer
- Emulsifier
- Surfactant
- Wetting agent
Applications
- Automotive
- Bitumen & Construction
- Chemicals Manufacture
- Emulsification
- Nonwovens
Regional Availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Main Specifications
| Property | Units | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Acid value | mgKOH/g | 7.5 |
| Saponification value | mgKOH/g | 152 |
| Hydroxyl value | mgKOH/g | 247.5 |
| Classification | ||
| Colour | ||
| Form | Powder | |
| Form | at 25°C | |
| HLB value | 4.7 | |
| Peroxide value | meq/kg | 5 |
| Rel.density | at 25°C | |
| Slip point | °C | |
| Water | %m/m | 0.75 |
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