roduct Name: Span 60
Synonyms: SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE FCC;SPAN (R) 60 HLB-VALUE 4.7;Sorbitan Monostearate (Span-60);SORBITANMONOSTEARATE,NF;1,4-SORBITAN-MONOSTEARATE;Sorbitanstearat;FEMA 3028;EMALEX SPE-100S
CAS: 1338-41-6
MF: C24H46O6
MW: 430.62
EINECS: 215-664-9
Product Categories: Ester Type (Surfactants);Functional Materials;Nonionic Surfactants;Surfactants;Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;-;Q-Z;Cosmetic Ingredients & Chemicals
Mol File: 1338-41-6.mol
Span 60 Structure
Span 60 Chemical Properties
Melting point 54-57 °C(lit.)
Boiling point 464.84°C (rough estimate)
density 1.00
vapor pressure <1.4 hPa (20 °C)
FEMA 3028 | SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE
refractive index 1.4593 (estimate)
Fp >230 °F
storage temp. Store below +30°C.
solubility Practically insoluble, but dispersible in water, slightly soluble in alcohol.
Water Solubility Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), isopropanol, mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water.
Merck 14,8724
BRN 6820761
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) 4.7
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
InChIKey HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-XGKPLOKHSA-N
CAS DataBase Reference 1338-41-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Sorbitan, monooctadecanoate(1338-41-6)
Safety Information
Risk Statements 36/37/38
Safety Statements 24/25
WGK Germany 1
RTECS WG2933500
TSCA Yes
HS Code 34021300
Hazardous Substances Data 1338-41-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 15900 mg/kg