(Surfactant / Emulsifier)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Sorbitan Monostearate known for its exceptional purity and performance. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced manufacturing technology ensures uniform quality and batch-to-batch consistency, making Sorbitan Monostearate, suitable for use in a wide range of pharmaceutical applications.
Applications: MOLSTEAR® SORM is extensively employed in pharmaceutical formulations as a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier. It facilitates the emulsification, wetting and uniform dispersion of formulation components, contributing to improved stability, consistency and manufacturability. MOLSTEAR® SORM widely used in tablets, capsules, oral liquids, creams, ointments, lotions and topical emulsions requiring reliable emulsification and dispersion properties.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 1338-41-6 |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - usp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as cream-colored to tan, hard, waxy solid. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Acid value and Iodine value. (B) The Rf values of the spots from the sample solution correspond to those of the spots from the standard solution. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is soluble, with haze, above 50° in mineral oil and in ethyl acetate; insoluble in cold water and in acetone. Dispersible in warm water. |
| 4 | Residue on Ignition | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 5 | Water determination | Not more than 1.5%. |
| 6 | Acid Value | Not more than 10. |
| 7 | Hydroxyl Value | Between 235 to 260. |
| 8 | Saponification Value | Between 147 to 157. |
| 9 | Assay (A) Fatty Acids (B) Polyols |
(A) Not less than 68.0% and not more than 76.0%. (B) Not less than 27.0% and not more than 34.0%. |
MOLSTEAR®SORM is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside and is provided with a barcoded label and a tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in a tightly closed container.
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