SOL Sorbitan Monolaurate is an ester derived from esterification of sorbitol with edible fatty acids.
PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION
Color: Yellow to Amber
State: Liquid
Acid Value: Max. 8 mgKOH/g
Saponification Value: 158-170
Hydroxyl Value: 330 to 358
Moisture: Max. 1.5%
HLB: 8.6
MICROBILOGICAL SPECIFICATION
Total plate count max. 5,000 /g
Yeast and mould max. 100 /g
Coliforms absent in 0.1g
Salmonella absent in 25g
HEAVY METALS
Arsenic (As): Max. 3mg / kg
Cadmium (Cd): Max.1mg / kg
Lead (Pb): Max. 2mg / kg
Mercury (Hg): Max. 1mg / kg
APPLICATION
Wetting agent in cosmetics.
Used as secondary surfactant in PVC manufacturing.
Slip agent in pipe extrusion.
Emulsifier in leather applications.
GMO INFORMATION
Non-GMO Product.
ALLERGEN DECLARATION
Allergens
Cereals containing gluten
Crustaceans
Eggs
Fish
Peanuts
Soybeans
Milk (including lactose)
Nuts
Celery
Mustard
Sesame seeds
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites (>10 mg/kg)
Lupin
Molluscs
According to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, wheat based glucose syrups including dextrose and products thereof as well as fully refined soybean oil and fat and products thereof are exempt from allergen labelling requirements.
PACKAGING & SHELF LIFE
20/200 kg HDPE Drums
The recommended shelf life of packaged SOL SML is two years from production date.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product to be stored on pallets away from walls in clean, cool and dry conditions and shall not be subjected to direct sunlight and foreign odours. Storage temperature - 20 ÌŠC. No guarantee for open packages.
QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
FSSC 22000, RSPO MB, Halal, Kosher, Fssai
Frequently Asked Questions
SOL SML is produced by esterifying sorbitol with commercial coconut fatty acid, which gives it its characteristic yellow to amber, viscous oily appearance.
It is primarily used in pigments and as a wetting agent across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial formulations.
SML is supplied in 200 kg HDPE drums and has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored between 25 °C and 30 °C.
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