| HLB | 4.3 |
| Form | Oliy liquid |
| Colour | Amber |
| Acid Value | Max 8 mgKOH/gm |
| Saponification Value | 145-160 mgKOH/gm |
| Sorbitol, Sorbitan and Isosorbide esters content | Min 95% |
| Hydroxyl Value | 193-210 mgKOH/gm |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | Max 10mg/kg |
| Arsenic | Max3 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | Max 1 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Max 1mg/kg |
Sorbitan Mono-Oleate is produced by the esterification of soritil with commercial oleic acid derived from fats and oils and consists of approximately 95% of a mixture of the esters of sorbitol and uts mono- and di-anhydrides. It is an amber coloured oily liquid with a slight characteristic odour. It is dispersible in hot and cold water.
Cakes and Cake mixes
Used as a lubricant and emulsifier in the textile industry
Used in conjunction with polyxyethylene (20) Sorbitan Estersin the preparation of stable water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions.