Sorbitan Monooleate | 1338-43-8

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Sorbitan Monooleate Supplier and Exporter for the UK

Chemical Bull supports Sorbitan Monooleate sourcing for UK buyers, serving detergent manufacturers, personal care formulators and industrial chemical blenders. Share your required grade, specification and order quantity to request a supply quotation. Our role is to coordinate the offered material and commercial details against your purchasing requirements.

What Is Sorbitan Monooleate?

Sorbitan monooleate is a nonionic, relatively lipophilic sorbitan ester. It is used in selected emulsifying and dispersing systems, often with other emulsifiers to achieve the required balance.

CAS number: 1338-43-8. Confirm this identity against the documentation for the supplied material.

Sorbitan Monooleate Uses and Industrial Applications

Water-in-oil emulsions

It can support selected water-in-oil systems. The oil composition, phase ratio and co-emulsifier package determine the actual result.

Industrial dispersions

Formulators use suitable grades for wetting and dispersion in nonaqueous or mixed systems. Assess sedimentation, phase behaviour and processing stability.

Personal care manufacture

Qualified grades can be considered for creams and other emulsions. Cosmetic suitability and compatibility must be established for the specific material.

Choosing the Right Sorbitan Monooleate Grade

For bulk Sorbitan Monooleate procurement, specify acid value, hydroxyl value, saponification value, water and fatty acid composition. Where the manufacturer uses a trade grade or a particular test method, include that reference in your enquiry. The offered specification should match the material you intend to approve for production.

Choose the surfactant around the intended function: cleaning, wetting, emulsification, solubilisation or formulation compatibility. Specify active content and the test conditions for properties such as cloud point, pH or viscosity. Commercial grades can differ in water, salts and feedstock distribution. Those differences can change a formulation even when the ingredient name is unchanged. Share the existing grade specification when requesting an alternative and identify whether the product needs a cosmetic or another application-specific quality standard.

Production Trials and Quality Checks

Test the complete formulation in representative process water and at the intended use dilution. Include foam, appearance, viscosity and stability where relevant to the product. An emulsifier or solubiliser that works with one oil or fragrance may need reassessment when that ingredient changes.

For repeat supply, agree the acceptance limits and document requirements before the first commercial order. Review the batch Certificate of Analysis against that specification, and keep a retained sample where your quality procedure requires it. If a test method differs between sources, resolve that difference before treating the results as equivalent.

When comparing an alternative source, record the original manufacturer grade, the candidate specification and the results of your own evaluation. This gives purchasing and production teams a clear basis for approval. A lower quoted unit price should be considered alongside the material delivered, processing behaviour and any additional testing needed for the change.

Storage and Handling

Review the supplied form before planning transfer or incorporation. Some surfactant grades become more viscous or change appearance with temperature. Follow the manufacturer storage instructions and avoid assuming that heating is appropriate for every grade. Use the SDS to establish handling controls and keep sampling equipment free from cross-contamination.

Sorbitan Monooleate MSDS, SDS and Technical Documentation

Request the current Sorbitan Monooleate MSDS or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the exact offered grade. The document covers hazard identification, handling, storage, exposure controls and transport information. Ask separately for the product specification, Technical Data Sheet where available, and a batch Certificate of Analysis. An SDS supports safe-use assessment; it does not replace a quality specification or demonstrate finished-product approval.

Sorbitan Monooleate Price and Bulk Supply for UK Buyers

The Sorbitan Monooleate price for UK delivery depends on the grade, quantity, packaging, source and agreed delivery terms. Include your delivery postcode, required date and purchasing frequency when requesting a quotation. State whether the destination is in Great Britain or Northern Ireland so the relevant supply arrangements can be reviewed. Availability, freight and any import responsibilities should be confirmed in the quotation before an order is placed.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Sorbitan Monooleate?

Sorbitan monooleate is a nonionic, relatively lipophilic sorbitan ester. The CAS number is 1338-43-8.

2. What is Sorbitan Monooleate used for?

Applications include water-in-oil emulsions, industrial dispersions, personal care manufacture. The required grade and finished-product suitability depend on the actual formulation or process.

3. Is sorbitan monooleate the same as polysorbate 80?

No. Polysorbate 80 is ethoxylated and more hydrophilic. The two materials have different emulsifying behaviour and are not direct substitutes.

4. How can I request a bulk Sorbitan Monooleate price for the UK?

Send the product name, approved specification, required quantity, packaging preference and UK delivery postcode. Include your target date and documentation requirements for a relevant quotation.

5. Can I request a Sorbitan Monooleate MSDS?

Yes. Ask for the current SDS/MSDS for the offered grade, together with the product specification and available COA or TDS. Review the documents before approving the material.

Request a Sorbitan Monooleate Quotation

To buy Sorbitan Monooleate for a UK business requirement, contact Chemical Bull. Share your specification, quantity and delivery details. Our team can review your enquiry and confirm the offered grade, available documentation and commercial supply terms.