Product Code: 4.6080
Neutronco
اسپن 80
| Formula | C24H44O6 |
| Chemical formula | C24H44O6 |
| Molar mass | 428.68 g/mol |
| CAS number | 1338-43-8 |
| HS Code | 29321900 |
| EC number | 215-6645-4 |
| Storage | Store at 15 to 25 ◦C |
| SDS | available |
| Odour | fatty acid – like |
| Form | liquid |
| Color | yellow |
| Solubility in water | insoluble in 20 ◦C |
| Flash point | ≥149 ◦C |
| Boiling point | ≥100 ◦C |
| Vapour pressure | ≤ 1.4 hPa |
| Viscisity dynamical | 1000 mPa*s |
| Description | Conforms | ||
| Identification | Conforms | ||
| Solubility | Conforms | ||
| Saponification value | 149 – 160 | ||
| Hydroxyl value | 193 – 209 | ||
| Water | ≤ | 1.5 | % |
| Residue on ignition | ≤ | 0.5 | % |
| Heavy metals | ≤ | 0.001 | % |
| Acid value | ≤ | 10 |
🏭⚗️ Synthesis
Produced by esterifying sorbitan with oleic acid under heat and controlled conditions. Final product is primarily sorbitan monooleate, a viscous amber liquid with low HLB (~4.3).
🧪 Applications
Span 80 is a non-ionic surfactant used widely in:
Pharmaceuticals – for niosome and drug delivery systems
Cosmetics – in creams, lotions, and emulsions
Food industry – as emulsifier (E494)
Agriculture – in pesticide formulations
Industrial use – as a lubricant and antifoaming agent
⚠️ Safety
Low toxicity, but may cause mild skin/eye irritation
Avoid inhaling mist or prolonged contact
Biodegradable, but handle with care
Use PPE when handling; store in cool, dry conditions
