Sorbitan Tristearate Use in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

• CAS No.: 26658-19-5
• Formula: C60h114o8
• EINECS: 247-891-4
• Packaging Material: Metal
• Storage Method: Normal
• Shelf Life: >12 Months
• Model NO.: GY E492
• Type: Sp-65
• Resource: Natural
• Property: Lonic Emulsifiers
• Molecular Formula: C60h114o8
• Molecular Weight: 963.54
• Hlb Value: 2.L
• Character: Yellow Waxy Solid
• Soluble in: Isopropanol, Tetracarp and Xylene.
• Used in: Medicine, Cosmetics, Textiles as Emulsifier, Stabi
• Transport Package: 25kgs/Bags
• Specification: SPAN65
• Trademark: GY
• Origin: China
• HS Code: 3402130000
• Production Capacity: 1000000mt/Years

Product Description

Product Description

Sorbitan tristearate (Span 65) E492

CAS No.: 26658-19-5
Molecular Formula: C60H114O8          Molecular Weight: 963.54
Structural Formula:
Property:
Span 65 is yellow waxy solid. HLB value: 2.l. Span 65 is slightly soluble in isopropanol, tetracarp and xylene.

Specification:

Item	Index
Appearance	Yellow waxy solid
Acid value	≤15mgKOH/g
Saponification value	170-190mgKOH/g
Hydroxyl value	60-80mgKOH/g
Water	≤1.5%
Melting point	53±3ºC

Use:
Span 65 is mainly used in medicine, cosmetics, textiles as emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener, lubricant, emulsifier for oil field etc.
Packing and Storage:
In 25kg woven bags.
Handle with care; Span 65 should be stored in cool, dry and draughty place. Shelf life is 2 years. Then, Span 65 can still be used if qualified after re-check.
Keywords:
Span 65, emulsifier S-65, sorbitan tristearate

Functions:
Sorbitan Tristearate is a nonionic surfactant used for a variety of purposes, including as a dispersing agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer, in food and in aerosol sprays, according toWikipedia. It is produced by "reacting the polyol, sorbitol, with a fatty acids (stearic acid, lauric acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid)," all of which are naturally occurring. Sorbitan Tristearate is often derived from plants, and when this is the case, it is approved for cosmetics and personal care products in the European Union as well (gengyangchem.en.made-in-china.com).

Sorbitan Tristearate is CIR approved with concentration limits.

Safety Measures/Side Effects:

Sorbitan Tristearate is considered a low hazard ingredient by the Cosmetics Database, which does note data gaps in research. The Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List classifies it as "not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful," and no other studies were found that listed negative side effects regarding the use of this ingredient. However, the Sorbitan esters as a group are found to be generally mild skin irritants but nonsensitizers.

Packaging & Shipping

 

 

Aluminized bag vacuum packing with nitrogen inside. Net weight: 25KG/CTN(5*5KG). 

Storage & Transportation: 
Sealed and stored in the low temperature, dry, cool and well-ventilated place, in order to prevent from moisture and caking. Strictly fordid storing and transporting with material that is explosive, combustible or deleterious. The shelf life is 12 months.

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