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Sorbitan Monopalmitate, Sorbitan Mono Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, SMP, SPAN 60, E495, 26266-57-9

Sorbitan Monopalmitate, Sorbitan Mono Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, SMP, SPAN 60, E495, 26266-57-9

E495, known as Sorbitan Monopalmitate, is a food additive used as an emulsifier. Here's a detailed overview:

Properties:

  • Appearance: Creamy-yellow solid or beads with a mild characteristic odor.

  • Solubility: Insoluble in water but mixes well with oils.

Applications:

  • Food Industry:

    • Stabilizes emulsions in products like sauces, dressings, and margarine.

    • Enhances texture and consistency in baked goods and confectioneries.

    • Used in ice creams and desserts to improve smoothness and prevent separation.

  • Other Uses:

    • Found in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for its emulsifying properties.

Safety:

E495 is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used within recommended limits.

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Other Names:

  • Sorbitan Monopalmitate

  • Palmitic Acid Ester of Sorbitan

  • Sorbitan Palmitate

  • The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for E495, also known as Sorbitan Monopalmitate, is 26266-57-9

 

Span Series Comparison Table

Product Chemical Name Fatty Acid E Number HLB Value Appearance Typical Applications
Span 20 Sorbitan monolaurate Lauric acid (C12) E432 ~8.6 Yellowish liquid Food emulsifier, pharmaceutical carrier, cosmetic creams
Span 40 Sorbitan monopalmitate Palmitic acid (C16) E494 ~6.7 Yellowish wax-like solid Margarine, milk powder, pharmaceutical emulsions
Span 60 Sorbitan monostearate Stearic acid (C18) E491 ~4.7 White/cream solid Chocolate, margarine, tablet binder, cosmetics
Span 80 Sorbitan monooleate Oleic acid (C18:1, unsaturated) E493 ~4.3 Dark yellow liquid Water-in-oil emulsions, veterinary drugs, cosmetics
Span 85 Sorbitan trioleate Three oleic acid chains E476 ~1.8 Dark yellow liquid Very low HLB, stabilizer in oil-based systems

Technical Notes

  • HLB Values: Spans generally have low HLB values, making them suitable for oil-based emulsions.

  • Combination with Tweens: They are often combined with Polysorbates (Tween series) to balance emulsification in food, pharma, and cosmetics.

  • Applications:

    • Food: margarine, chocolate, milk powder, coffee creamer

    • Pharma: tablet binder, emulsifier in suspensions

    • Cosmetics: creams, lotions, makeup formulations

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