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    3. Span™ 80

    Span™ 80

    Span 80 is a sorbitan fatty acid ester and is recommended as an emulsifier for mineral oils. It has a low HLB value. It has good green credentials.

    Chemical description

    Sorbitan monooleate

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    Chemical name

    • Sorbitan monooleate

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Liquid

    HLB

    • 4

    REACH status

    • Please contact us for further details

    EPA status

    • 910, 930

    Function

    • W/O emulsifier

    Applications

    • Concentrated aqueous emulsions

    Cloud point

    • Insoluble

    Surfactant type

    • Nonionic

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