| Identification | More | [Name]
Span 20 | [CAS]
1338-39-2 | [Synonyms]
ARLACEL 20
SORBITANE MONOLAURATE
SORBITAN LAURATE
Sorbitan monododecanoate
SORBITAN MONOLAURATE
SPAN 20
SPAN NO 20
SPAN(R) 20
SPAN(TM) 20
emsorb2515
emulsifier(s20)
EmulsifierS20
radiasurf7125
Arlasel 20
Sorbitan Monolaurate (Span-20)
Span #20 (Sorbitan monolaurate)
span (R) 20 hlb-value 8.6
span(R) 20 solution
Span(rg 20
Span?20 solution | [EINECS(EC#)]
215-663-3 | [Molecular Formula]
C18H34O6 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00005365 | [Molecular Weight]
346.46 | [MOL File]
1338-39-2.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Appearance]
Liquid | [Boiling point ]
401.18°C (rough estimate) | [density ]
1.032 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [vapor pressure ]
<1.3 hPa (20 °C) | [refractive index ]
n20/D 1.474(lit.)
| [Fp ]
>230 °F
| [storage temp. ]
Store below +30°C. | [solubility ]
Practically insoluble, but dispersible in water, miscible with alcohol. | [form ]
Liquid | [color ]
Clear amber colour | [Specific Gravity]
1.032 | [Water Solubility ]
Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol, ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water. | [Usage]
Lonzest(R) SML is used as a lubricant and as an emulsifier. | [Merck ]
14,8724 | [Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB)]
8.6 | [LogP]
3.366 (est) | [Uses]
sorbitan laurate is an emulsifier in cosmetic creams and lotions as well as a stabilizer of essential oils in water. | [CAS DataBase Reference]
1338-39-2(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
1338-39-2(EPA Substance) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Safety Statements ]
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes . | [WGK Germany ]
1
| [RTECS ]
WG2920000
| [F ]
10-23 | [TSCA ]
Yes | [HS Code ]
34021300 | [Safety Profile]
Slightly toxic by ingestion. Questionable carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. | [Toxicity]
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 33600 mg/kg |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Brownish-yellow, viscous liquid. | [Brand name]
Span 20 (ICI Americas). | [General Description]
Span 20 is a co-surfactant. |
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