Technical Documents
Sorbitan Laurate. TEGO® SML acts as a PEG-free,non-ionic W/O lipophilic emulsifier for the formulation of W/O emulsions and co-emulsifier for O/W emulsions.
Details
CAS
1338-39-2
Industry
Producer
Supplier
Chemical Composition
Based on vegetable raw materials
Other Applications
Creams, lotions & gels
Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning) > Sun protection
Toiletries (Shower & Bath, Oral care...) > Shower & bath
Handling
Complies with CTFA, TSCA and DSL.
Technical data
Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
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Appearance Properties | |||
Color | 8 | Gardner | GM_0140_01 |
Appearance | |||
Physical state | Fluid | ||
Physical Properties | |||
Solubility | Insoluble in water | ||
Density | 1 | g/ml | 25°C, DIN 51757 |
Vapor pressure | <0.75 | mm-Hg | 20°C |
Viscosity | 3900 - 4900 | cP | |
Water content | 1 | % | GM_0080_01 |
Thermal Properties | |||
Auto-ignition temperature | 370 | ºC | DIN 51794 |
Boling point | >100 | ºC | |
flash point | >149 | ºC | |
Melting point | 10 | ºC | |
Chemical Properties | |||
Hydroxyl number | 330 - 358 | mg KOH/g | GM_0020_01 |
Decomposition temperature | >190 | ºC | |
Saponification number | 158 - 170 | mg KOH/g | GM_0030_01 |
Acidity number | 7 | mg KOH/g | GM_0010_1 |
HLB | 9 |