Sorbitan monostearate
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Sorbitan monostearate is an ester of sorbitan (a sorbitol derivative) and stearic acid and is sometimes referred to as a synthetic wax.[1]
Uses
Sorbitan monostearate is used in the manufacture of food and healthcare products as a non-ionic surfactant with emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting properties.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". It is also employed to create synthetic fibers, metal machining fluid, and as a brightener in the leather industry. Sorbitans are also known as "Spans".
Sorbitan monostearate has been approved by the European Union for use as a food additive (emulsifier) (E number: E 491).[2] It is also approved for use by the British Pharmacopoeia.[3]
See also
- Polysorbate
- Sorbitan tristearate (Span 65)
References
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- ↑ Ingredients – Sorbitan Monostearate at sci-toys.com
- ↑ Current EU approved additives and their E Numbers, Food Standards Agency, 26 November 2010
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