Span 60
- CAS No.
- 1338-41-6
- Chemical Name:
- Span 60
- Synonyms
- SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE;SORBITAN STEARATE;ARLACEL 60;Sorbitan Monosterate;SPAN 60;Qpan 60;FEMA 3028;SPAN NO 60;SPAN(R) 60;Span(rg 60
- CBNumber:
- CB2783774
- Molecular Formula:
- C24H46O6
- Molecular Weight:
- 430.62
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00005366
- MOL File:
- 1338-41-6.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
| Product description | Number | Pack Size | Price |
| Sorbitan monostearate meets FCC analytical specifications | W302805 | 1 unit | $56.3 |
| Sorbitan monostearate meets FCC analytical specifications | W302805 | 1 unit | $56.3 |
| Span? 60 non-ionic | S7010 | 250g | $55.1 |
| Span? 60 non-ionic | S7010 | 1kg | $173 |
| Span® 60 for synthesis | 8.40121 | 100G | $44.2 |
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| Melting point | 54-57 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling point | 464.84°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.00 |
| vapor pressure | <1.4 hPa (20 °C) |
| refractive index | 1.4593 (estimate) |
| FEMA | 3028 | SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| solubility | Practically insoluble, but dispersible in water, slightly soluble in alcohol. |
| pka | 13.63[at 20 ℃] |
| form | Solid |
| color | Cream coloured flakes |
| Odor | Slight |
| Odor Type | bland |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in ethanol (50 mg/ml), isopropanol, mineral oil and vegetable oil. Insoluble in water. |
| Merck | 14,8724 |
| BRN | 6820761 |
| Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) | 4.7 |
| Exposure limits | ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m3; TWA 3 mg/m3 |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | HVUMOYIDDBPOLL-XGKPLOKHSA-N |
| LogP | 7.66 |
| FDA 21 CFR | 172.842; 573.960; 172.515; 172.836; 172.838; 172.840; 173.340; 175.105; 73.1001 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1338-41-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | NVZ4I0H58X |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Sorbitan monostearate (1338-41-6) |
| Cosmetics Info | Sorbitan Stearate |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352108 |
| NACRES | NA.25 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS07 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H412-H315 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P273 | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 24/25 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 1 | |||||||||
| RTECS | WG2933500 | |||||||||
| TSCA | Yes | |||||||||
| HS Code | 34021300 | |||||||||
| Hazardous Substances Data | 1338-41-6(Hazardous Substances Data) | |||||||||
| Toxicity | LD50 orally in Rabbit: 15900 mg/kg | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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Span 60 price More Price(25)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W302805 | Sorbitan monostearate meets FCC analytical specifications | 1338-41-6 | 1 unit | $56.3 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W302805 | Sorbitan monostearate meets FCC analytical specifications | 1338-41-6 | 1 unit | $56.3 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | S7010 | Span? 60 non-ionic | 1338-41-6 | 250g | $55.1 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | S7010 | Span? 60 non-ionic | 1338-41-6 | 1kg | $173 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 8.40121 | Span® 60 for synthesis | 1338-41-6 | 100G | $44.2 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
Span 60 Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Chemical Properties
Sorbitan monostearate has a bland odor and taste. It is a mixture of partial stearic and palmitic acid esters of sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides. For additional details of description, refer to Burdock (1997).
Uses
Glycomul(R) S KFG (Span 60) is used as emulsifier for baked goods, icings & filings and whipped toppings. It is also used as a rehydration aid (production of active dry yeast) and as synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants.
It has only a very faint, oily-waxy odor,
and a bitter taste in concentrations higher
than 1000 ppm. However, its insolubility in
water, and the fact that it is used mostly with
large amounts of sugar (and acid) account for
the much higher use level without any serious
influence upon the flavor of the finished
product.
Food additive
Sorbitan Monostearate (Span 60) is a lipophilic emulsifier that is a sorbitan fatty acid ester, being a sorbitol-derived analog of glycerol monostearate. It is a nonionic, oil-dispersible surface-active agent. It is used as a gloss enhancer in chocolate coatings; as a dispersant aid in coffee whiteners; to increase volume in cakes and icings; and often in combination with polysorbates. Typical usage level ranges from 0.30 to 0.70%.
Preparation
Prepared by reacting edible commercial stearic acid (usually containing associated fatty acids, chiefly palmitic) with sorbitol.
Definition
ChEBI: Sorbitan monostearate is a fatty acid ester.
General Description
Span 60 is a sorbitan monoester than is used as a non-ionic detergent.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Safety Profile
Very mildly toxic by ingestion. Experimental reproductive effects. A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Span 60 Preparation Products And Raw materials
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View Lastest Price from Span 60 manufacturers
| Image | Update time | Product | Price | Min. Order | Purity | Supply Ability | Manufacturer | |
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2025-11-19 | Sorbitan Monostearate
1338-41-6
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US $0.00-0.00 / kg | 1kg | 99% | 1000kg | WUHAN FORTUNA CHEMICAL CO., LTD | |
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2025-11-18 | Span 60
1338-41-6
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US $0.00-0.00 / g | 1g | 99.99% | 10000000t | Anhuyan (Hainan) Biotechnology Co., LTD | |
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2025-09-25 | Span 60
1338-41-6
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US $6.00-1.00 / KG | 1KG | 99% | g-kg-tons, free sample is available | Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd |
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- Sorbitan Monostearate
1338-41-6
- US $0.00-0.00 / kg
- 99%
- WUHAN FORTUNA CHEMICAL CO., LTD
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- Span 60
1338-41-6
- US $0.00-0.00 / g
- 99.99%
- Anhuyan (Hainan) Biotechnology Co., LTD
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- Span 60
1338-41-6
- US $6.00-1.00 / KG
- 99%
- Henan Fengda Chemical Co., Ltd
