SP Span 80 MBAL is a biodegradable surfactant based on a natural fatty acid (oleic 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 80.
Product details
Chemical name
- Sorbitan Oleate
Applications
- Air care
- Automatic & hand dishwash
- Hard surface cleaning
- Industrial & institutional cleaning
- Vehicle care
Functions
- Emulsifier
- Solubiliser
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Physical form
- Liquid
HLB
- 4.3
Sustainability criteria
- Bio-preferred approved
- RSPO grade available
- Wholly bio-based (>95%)
Certifications
- Halal grades available
- Kosher grades available
- Safer choice
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