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China and India are the leading exporters of Span 80 (CAS 1338-43-8), accounting for the largest shares of global shipments in recent years, while the United States, Germany, and Brazil represent the top importing countries. Import volumes into the U.S. and EU have remained relatively stable since 2022, with modest upward pressure on Span 80 prices observed amid tightening supply from key Asian producers.
Span 80 (sorbitan monooleate) is a viscous, amber to light brown liquid at room temperature, with a faint characteristic odor and low volatility. It is a nonionic surfactant classified as a sorbitan ester, synthesized from sorbitol and oleic acid. Span 80 functions primarily as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and wetting agent in industrial formulations. Its principal applications include pharmaceutical tablet coatings and suspensions, food emulsions (e.g., margarine, confectionery), agrochemical formulations (e.g., emulsifiable concentrates), and personal care products. It is also used as a processing aid in polymer emulsions and as a dispersing agent in pigment systems.
Span 80 is a low HLB surfactant suggested for use as a w/o emulsifier or as an o/w emulsifier for use in cosmetic formulations, oil field chemicals, plastics, household products, coatings and textiles.
Brownish-yellow, viscous liquid.
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Span 80 and Span 80 SDS information.
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