SP Span 60 MBAL is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (stearic acid) and the sugar alcohol sorbitol and has been manufactured via the RSPO's Mass Balance System. This sorbitan ester is highly effective at forming O/W emulsions, particularly when used in combination with its polyethoxylated derivative, Tween 60.
Product details
Chemical name
- Sorbitan Stearate
Applications
- Air care
- Hard surface cleaning
- Industrial & institutional cleaning
- Vehicle care
- Waxes & polishes
Functions
- Emulsifier
- Solubiliser
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Physical form
- Solid
HLB
- 4.7
Sustainability criteria
- Bio-preferred approved
- RSPO grade available
- Wholly bio-based (>95%)
Certifications
- Active on EU DID list
- Halal grades available
- Kosher grades available
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