26266-57-9

Basic information

• Product Name: Sorbitan monopalmitate
• Synonyms: ARLACEL 40;SORBITAN PALMITATE;SORBITAN MONOPALMITATE;SORBITANE MONOPALMITATE;SPAN(TM) 40;SPAN NO 40;SPAN(R) 40;SPAN 40
• CAS NO: 26266-57-9
• Molecular Formula: C22H42O6
• Molecular Weight: 402.57
• EINECS: 247-568-8
• Product Categories: Ester Type (Surfactants);Functional Materials;Nonionic Surfactants;Surfactants;Cosmetic Ingredients & Chemicals
• Mol File: 26266-57-9.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 46-47 °C(lit.)
• Boiling Point: 444.68°C (rough estimate)
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Appearance: light yellow powder
• Density: 1.0412 (rough estimate)
• Vapor Pressure: 8.77E-15mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.4593 (estimate)
• Storage Temp.: Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
• Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, soluble in fatty oils, slightly soluble in alcohol.
• Water Solubility: Insoluble in water
• CAS DataBase Reference: Sorbitan monopalmitate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Sorbitan monopalmitate(26266-57-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Sorbitan monopalmitate(26266-57-9)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xi
• Statements: 36/37/38
• Safety Statements: 26-36
• WGK Germany: 1
• RTECS: WG2932900
• Hazardous Substances Data: 26266-57-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Properties

Beads

Uses

Different sources of media describe the Uses of 26266-57-9 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. Sorbitan monopalmitate is a nonionic, mid-range HLB surfactant suggested for use as a w/o or an o/w emulsifier for cosmetic formulations, household products and textile chemicals.
2. sorbitan palmitate is an emulsifier with moisture-binding abilities. It also serves as a solubilizer of essential oils in water. It is derived from sorbitol.

Flammability and Explosibility

Nonflammable

InChI:InChI=1/C22H42O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-20(25)27-17-19(24)22-21(26)18(23)16-28-22/h18-19,21-24,26H,2-17H2,1H3/t18-,19+,21+,22+/m0/s1