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Sorbitan Stearate. TEGO® SMS 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
1338-41-6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| Appearance | |||
| Physical state | powder | ||
| Physical Properties | |||
| Vapor pressure | <0.75 | mm-Hg | 20°C |
| Density | 1 | g/ml | 25°C, DIN 51757 |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water | ||
| Solubility in water | 0.00001 | wt% | g/l;at 25°C |
| Thermal Properties | |||
| Boling point | >100 | ºC | |
| flash point | >149 | ºC | |
| Melting point | 55 | ºC | ASTM D 97, 1.013 hPa |
| Chemical Properties | |||
| HLB | 5 | ||