Lansurf SMS
Product Category: Nonionics
Sorbitan Monostearate
Lansurf SMS is used in many application areas particularly in food contact applications. This product is also found to be readily biodegradable and would not expect to persist indefinitely in the environment. Lansurf SMS can be used singularly or also in combination with the ester ethoxylates such as Lansurf SMS60.
Typically this product is extremely hydrophobic and finds use as an emulsifier in many waxes and creams for household and personal care applications. Used in combination with the ethoxylates, Lansurf SMS is used in textiles, leather treatment, silicone oils and agrochemicals.
Specification
Appearance @ 25°C
Tan colour waxy flake
Saponification value mg.KOH/g
147.0 - 157.0
Acid Value mg.KOH/g
10.0 max
Hydroxyl value mg.KOH/g
235.0 - 260.0
Water content %
1.0 max
Typical Properties
Composition
Sorbitan Mono Stearate
CAS Number
1338-41-6
Solids Content %
100
Odour
Characteristic
HLB Value
4.7
Viscosity at 60°C (cP)
274
Specific Gravity at 20°C
0.977
Solubility in Water
Soluble
Pour Point °C
~48
Flash Point Closed Cup °C
>150