Sorbitan Sesquileate/SPAN 83-LQ-(MV)
Sorbitan Sesquioleate (SPAN® 83-LQ-(MV)) is a non-ionic surfactant derived from the esterification of sorbitol and oleic acid. It functions as a low HLB emulsifier, making it highly effective in stabilising water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions across a range of industrial and personal care applications.
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What is Sorbitan Sesquileate/SPAN 83-LQ-(MV)
Sorbitan Sesquioleate is part of the sorbitan ester family, widely recognised for its versatility in emulsification and stabilisation systems. With a low hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) value, it is particularly suited for water-in-oil emulsions, enabling the uniform distribution of water droplets within oil phases. Its liquid form (LQ) ensures ease of handling and formulation, while maintaining excellent compatibility with a broad range of oils, waxes, and active ingredients.
This ingredient is commonly used in applications requiring stable emulsions under varying temperature conditions. It demonstrates good spreading properties and contributes to the texture and consistency of formulations. Additionally, it can be used as a dispersing agent to improve the homogeneity of pigments or actives within formulations.
Sorbitan Sesquioleate is valued for its formulation flexibility and reliability, making it a key component in industries such as personal care, coatings, agrochemicals, and lubricants. Its ability to work alongside other emulsifiers enables formulators to fine-tune stability, viscosity, and performance characteristics.
- Emulsifier
- Personal Care
- Formulation Aid
- Non-Ionic Surfactant
- W/O Emulsifier
- Low HLB
- Dispersing Agent
- Liquid Surfactant
Applications & Functionalities
Sorbitan Sesquioleate is primarily used as a water-in-oil emulsifier, ensuring stable emulsions in formulations where oil is the continuous phase. It enhances product stability by preventing phase separation and improving the dispersion of water-soluble components within oil systems. In personal care applications, it contributes to smooth texture and improved spreadability of creams and lotions. Additionally, it acts as a wetting and dispersing agent, particularly useful in pigment and additive dispersion in coatings and agrochemical formulations. It can also support lubrication properties in industrial applications by improving the distribution of additives within oils. Its compatibility with other surfactants allows it to be used in blended emulsifier systems to optimise performance.
Sorbitan Sesquioleate is primarily used as a water-in-oil emulsifier, ensuring stable emulsions in formulations where oil is the continuous phase. It enhances product stability by preventing phase separation and improving the dispersion of water-soluble components within oil systems. In personal care applications, it contributes to smooth texture and improved spreadability of creams and lotions. Additionally, it acts as a wetting and dispersing agent, particularly useful in pigment and additive dispersion in coatings and agrochemical formulations. It can also support lubrication properties in industrial applications by improving the distribution of additives within oils. Its compatibility with other surfactants allows it to be used in blended emulsifier systems to optimise performance.
Common applications include:
- Personal care creams and lotions
- ointments
- industrial lubricants
- agrochemical emulsions
- paints and coatings
- metalworking fluids.
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