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Span™ 120

Sorbitan ester widely used in personal care products. Excellent W/O emulsifier for protective, baby care and general purpose emollient creams. Wetting and dispersing agent for physical sunscreens and decorative cosmetics. Approved natural by Ecocert. Croda considers the RSPO’s Mass Balance system to be an important progressive step in supporting the palm oil physical supply chain and creating momentum towards segregated sustainable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil material. To that end, sampling will be of the sustainable palm variant, SP Span 120 MBAL.

INCI name

Sorbitan Isostearate

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Product details

Physical form at 25°C

Liquid

Chemistry

Sorbitan derivatives

Functions

Dispersing agents
Emulsion stabilisers
Pigment wetters
Emulsifiers
Surfactants / detergents

Regional availability

Asia
Europe
Latin America
N America

Applications

Bath, shower & soaps
Antiperspirants & deodorants
After sun
Body care
Eye colour
Eye contour care
Face / neck skin care
Face colour
Facial cleansers
Hair conditioners - rinse off
Lip care
Lip colour
Shampoos
Shaving / hair removal
Sun protection
Tanning

Certifications and standards

RSPO
Vegan suitable

Regional compliance

IECIC
JSQI

Ingredient origin

Plant derived

Composition information

EO/PO free
Preservative free
EDTA free
BHT / BHA free

% Renewable

% Bio-based

% Natural origin content – ISO 16128

Biodegradability

Readily biodegradable

Typicals

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Formulations

Styling Pomade with MIRUSTYLE MFP PE

This styling pomade features Croda's styling agent, MIRUSTYLE MFP PE. SPAN 120 is the emulsifier used to incorporate MIRUSTYLE MFP PE into the formula. SYNCROWAX HGL-C was used to thicken CRODAMOL STS. The viscosity of the pomade can be adjusted by changing the ratio of the two.