Description

Fatty Acids, Coco, Esters With Sorbitan, Ethoxylated CAS NO 68154-33-6 is a nonionic surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty acids, sorbitan, and ethylene oxide. This versatile chemical is engineered to provide excellent emulsifying, wetting, and dispersing properties in complex formulations. It is a critical component for manufacturers in the personal care, agrochemical, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking stable, high-performance surfactant systems.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier and solubilizer in creams, lotions, and hair care products, providing stable oil-in-water emulsions.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Used as an emulsifier and dispersant in pesticide and herbicide concentrates to enhance stability and spray application.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a key surfactant in heavy-duty degreasers, metal cleaners, and textile processing aids for superior wetting and soil removal.
• Paints & Coatings: Functions as a pigment dispersant and grinding aid, improving color development and stability in water-based systems.
• Food Processing Aids: Employed as an emulsifier in certain food-grade lubricants and release agents (subject to specific purity grades and regulatory approval).
• Textile Processing: Aids in fiber lubrication, dye leveling, and finishing operations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fatty Acids, Coco, Esters With Sorbitan, Ethoxylated
CAS No.	68154-33-6
Molecular Formula	Typically complex mixture; based on CnH2n+1COOH (coco) + C6H8(OH)6 (sorbitan) + (C2H4O)m
Molecular Weight	Variable, depending on ethoxylation degree (m)
Synonyms	Polysorbate (related series); POE Sorbitan Cocoate; Ethoxylated Sorbitan Cocoate; Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Coco Fatty Acid Ester; Sorbitan, Cocoate, Ethoxylated; Tween (related trade series); Nonionic Surfactant from Coconut Oil; PEG Sorbitan Cocoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fatty Acids, Coco, Esters With Sorbitan, Ethoxylated is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency in key parameters such as hydroxyl value, saponification value, and ethylene oxide content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, and we can support compliance with relevant standards such as ISO, REACH, and FDA 21 CFR for applicable grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking or hydrolysis. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Complies
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)	Contact for details
Moisture Content (Karl Fischer)	< 1.0%
pH (10% solution)	5.0 - 7.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.