Description
Sorbitan esters are non-ionic surfactants that are used in lubricants as emulsifiers and surfactants. They are made by reacting sorbitol, a six-hydroxy sugar alcohol, with fatty acids:
Sorbitan esters are used in a variety of lubricants, including:
Diesel antiwear agents
Rust removers
Fermenting agents
Metalworking and cutting fluids
Grease
Lubricating oil composite additives
Water-based rust prevention oils
Copper wire-drawing oils
Sorbitan esters are also used in other industries, such as:
Food products: As emulsifiers
Dispersing agents: In machining fluids and coatings
Pharmaceutics: As solubilizers and emulsifiers in creams, soaps, ointments, and emulsions
They are well known non-ionic surfactants, emulsifiers used in variety of industries and products. The major applications for these products include Emulsion Explosives, Emulsion Polymerization, Food, Personal care, Lubricants etc.
Grades
PACIFIC NESTOR SMO 1000
