Sorbitan Laurate is a mixture of esters formed from the fatty acid lauric acid and polyols derived from sorbitol, including sorbitan and isosorbide.
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Uses
- Sorbitan laurate is a common component in laundry products, cleaners, aerosol sprays, disinfectants, pest control sprays, polishes, water softeners, coatings, paints, thinners, paint removers and cosmetics.
- As a food additive, it is designated with the E number E493.
Benefits
- 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.
Cautions
Please consult your pharmacist
Interactions
n/a
Other names
E493
References
Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorbitan_monolaurate
Corporate evonik, http://corporate.evonik.com/_layouts/Websites/Internet/DownloadCenterFileHandler.ashx?fileid=1177