Span 20
Synonym(s):Sorbitan laurate;Sorbitan monolaurate;Sorbitan monolaurate, Sorbitan monododecanoate;Span 20
- CAS NO.：1338-39-2
- Empirical Formula: C18H34O6
- Molecular Weight: 346.46
- MDL number: MFCD00005365
- EINECS: 215-663-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:18:48
What is Span 20?
Chemical properties
Brownish-yellow, viscous liquid.
The Uses of Span 20
Span 20 has been used in a study to assess enhanced solubility and oral bioavailability of itraconazole. It has also been used in a study to investigate the oxidation of unsaturated lipids in oil-in-water emulsions.
The Uses of Span 20
Lonzest(R) SML is used as a lubricant and as an emulsifier.
The Uses of Span 20
sorbitan laurate is an emulsifier in cosmetic creams and lotions as well as a stabilizer of essential oils in water.
The Uses of Span 20
Sorbitan Monolaurate is a detergent and monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol.
What are the applications of Application
Sorbitan monolaurate is a detergent and monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides derived from sorbitol
brand name
Span 20 (ICI Americas).
General Description
Span 20 is a co-surfactant.
Safety Profile
Slightly toxic by ingestion. Questionable carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Properties of Span 20
| 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 | n |
| Flash point: | >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. |
| Merck | 14,8724 |
| Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) | 8.6 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1338-39-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Sorbitan monolaurate (1338-39-2) |
Safety information for Span 20
Computed Descriptors for Span 20
Span 20 manufacturer
Spak Orgochem (India) Pvt. Ltd.
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