*Note: * Indicates measurement in 5% NaCl solution.
Performance and Application of Span 20
Specification: Span 20 / S-20
Span 20 is soluble in oils and organic solvents, and disperses in water to form a semi-milky liquid.
Applications:
In pharmaceutical and cosmetic production: As W/O emulsifier, stabilizer, plasticizer, lubricant, and desiccant.
In textile industry: As softener, antistatic agent, and finishing agent.
As mechanical lubricant.
As an additive-type antifogging agent, it shows good initial and low-temperature antifogging properties, suitable for PVC (1-1.5%), polyolefin films (0.5-0.7%), and EVA films.
Packaging and Storage
Span 20, S-80, and S-85 are packaged in 50Kg plastic drums; S-40 and S-60 are packaged in 20Kg woven bags.