Sorbitan Monolaurate (Span 20) is a food-grade non-ionic lipophilic emulsifier produced by esterification of sorbitan with lauric acid.We supply bulk Sorbitan Monolaurate sourced from leading China manufacturers, available in liquid and oil forms for global food and beverage producers. Our Sorbitan Monolaurate is widely used in solubilisation, personal-care lotions, fat-soluble vitamin formulation, bakery emulsions and dairy desserts.
Sorbitan Monolaurate (Span 20) is manufactured by direct esterification of sorbitan with food-grade lauric acid from coconut or palm kernel oil.
With HLB ~8.6, it is the most hydrophilic of the Span series. This makes it useful in O/W-leaning emulsions, flavour solubilisation, and co-emulsification with Polysorbate 20 in cosmetics, personal care and food.
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Amber viscous oily liquid |
| Acid Value | ≤ 8.0 mg KOH/g |
| Saponification Value | 158-170 mg KOH/g |
| Hydroxyl Value | 330-358 mg KOH/g |
| Water Content | ≤ 1.5% |
| HLB Value | 8.6 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Purity/Assay (Food Grade) | ~ 100% |
| pH | 6.0 – 8.0 (5% aqueous solution) |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Sorbitan Monolaurate with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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