ALKEST TW 20 K FCC NF - OXITENO

ALKEST TW 20 K FCC NF - OXITENO a is a liquid sorbitan monolaurate that is used as an emulsifier in a variety of products, such as medications and food additives. It guarantees regulatory conformance with certificates like USP and NF compliance. This water-soluble component improves product formulations by providing uniformity and stability.

Ingredient Name: Sorbitan Monolaurate

CAS Number: 1338-39-2

Certifications & Compliance: FCC Compliant, National Formulary (NF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

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Identification & Functionality

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble In
Appearance
Yellowish clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Refractive Index (at 20°C)min. 1.465--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hydroxyl Value96 - 108mgKOH/g-
Sulphated Ash Contentmax. 0.25wt.%-
Acid Valuemax. 2mg KOH/g-
Dioxane Contentmax. 10ppm-
Residual Ethylene Oxidemax. 1ppm-
Peroxide Valuemax. 10mEq/1000g-
Colormax. 2Gardner-
Saponification Value40 - 50mgKOH/g-
Moisture Contentmax. 3%-
Oxyethylene Content70 - 74%-
Linoleic Acidmax. 3%-
Myristic acid14 - 25%-
Stearic Acidmax. 11%-
Caproic Acid Contentmax. 1%-
Lauric Acid40 - 60%-
Caprylic Acid Contentmax. 10%-
Capric Acid Contentmax. 10%-
Oleic Acidmax. 11%-
Palmitic Acid Content7 - 15%-
Lauric Acid (C₁₂) Content15 - 17g/100g-
Acid Value (C₁₂)250 - 275mg KOH/g-
Viscosity (at 25°C)275 - 480cPs-
pH (at 5wt% Aqueous Solution, 25°C)5 - 7--
Density (at 25°C)1.080 - 1.120g/cm³-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Heavy Metals Contentmax. 10ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 1ppm-
Arsenic Contentmax. 1ppm-

Regulatory & Compliance