Food Emulsifiers #1271281

Sorbitan monolaurate is a mixture of esters formed from the fatty acid lauric acid and polyols derived from sorbitol, including sorbitan and isosorbide. It widely used as surface active substances and raw materials . The chemical structure of the Sorbitan laurate combines a good environmental profile, especially in terms of ready biodegradability and no harmful effects on aquatic life, with the structural features required for their manifold uses. It functions as a surfactant and emulsifying agent. It is used as a wetter, emulsifier, emulsifier OW, and emulsifier WO.

Sorbitan monostearate is an ester of sorbitan (a sorbitol derivative) and stearic acid . The sorbitol end of the molecule is very soluble in water. The stearic acid end is soluble in fats. These properties make the molecule very good at making emulsions of oil and water. It is used to maintain a suspension of water and oil in a variety of products, and particularly in chocolates to maintain colour and shine. It produces stable OW emulsions with good aesthetics

SMO is a low HLB surfactant suggested for use as a wo emulsifier or as an ow emulsifier for use in cosmetic formulations, oil field chemicals, plastics, household products, coatings and textiles. The liquid sorbitan ester explosive grade functions as a low HLB nonionic emulsifier. This product is well suited for a broad number of applications including emulsifier in explosives.