Description

Fatty Acids, Coco, Monoesters With Sorbitan (CAS NO 68154-36-9) is a non-ionic surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty acids and sorbitan. This versatile compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, dispersing, and solubilizing properties in both oil-in-water and water-in-oil systems. It is a critical ingredient for formulators in the personal care, food, and industrial sectors seeking effective, biodegradable, and mild surfactants.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key emulsifier and stabilizer in creams, lotions, sunscreens, and makeup products, providing a smooth texture and stable formulations.
• Food Industry: Used as an emulsifier (E494) in baked goods, dairy products, and confectionery to improve texture, volume, and shelf life.
• Pharmaceuticals: Acts as a solubilizer and emulsifying agent in topical ointments, creams, and oral suspensions.
• Industrial Applications: Serves as an emulsifier in textile processing, leather treatment, and pesticide formulations.
• Household & Institutional Cleaning: Functions as a surfactant and emulsifier in liquid soaps, detergents, and hard surface cleaners.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fatty Acids, Coco, Monoesters With Sorbitan
CAS No.	68154-36-9
Molecular Formula	Typically CnH2nO6 (mixture)
Molecular Weight	Varies (Mixture)
Synonyms	Sorbitan Monococoate; Sorbitan Cocoate; Span 20 (Cocoate grade); Polysorbate 20 precursor; E494; Coco Fatty Acid Sorbitan Ester; Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester (Coco); Anhydrosorbitol Cocoate
EINECS	268-929-9

Quality Control

We supply Food Grade (FCC) and Kosher certified grades to meet stringent global standards. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing parameters such as acid value, saponification value, and hydroxyl value.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Amber to yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	≤ 8.0
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)	155 - 175
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	330 - 360
Water Content (%)	≤ 2.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb, ppm)	≤ 10

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