Sorbitan Monooleate (Span 80) Emulsifier, CAS 1338-43-8
Buyer-facing sourcing candidate for Sorbitan Monooleate / Span 80, a non-ionic W/O emulsifier offered as an amber to brown viscous oily liquid for food, personal care, and industrial formulation checks. Overseas buyers should confirm CAS 1338-43-8, EINECS 215-665-4, grade, additive standard alignment, impurity limits, packaging, COA format, export documents, and DG/non-DG shipping classification before RFQ confirmation.
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CAS No.: 1338-43-8Non-ionic emulsifier / sorbitan ester / Span 80Candidate for RFQ and specification verification
Industrial lubricant and specialty formulation buyers needing non-ionic emulsifier supply
Importers and toll manufacturers requiring drum-packed Span 80 for overseas distribution
Before matching
Documents to check
CAS number, grade, assay, and impurity profile
SDS, COA, TDS, HS code, and transport classification
Destination-market import documents before supplier matching
Package and route
Packing notes
Supplier page references 200 kg/drum transport packaging.
Packaging material is listed as plastic; buyer should confirm drum type, inner lining, palletization, seal type, and export packaging standard.
Request confirmation of net weight, gross weight, drum dimensions, pallet load, container loading quantity, and whether IBC or smaller sample packs are available.
Ask whether food-contact or cosmetic-grade packaging declarations are available when required by destination market.
Confirm shelf life, production date, retest date, and storage condition wording on COA and label.
Applications and sourcing options
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Clear application, grade, package, and document notes help separate real sourcing demand from a vague price check.
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Common applications
W/O emulsifier candidate for creams, lotions, conditioners, and related personal care formulations subject to local cosmetic compliance review
Food emulsifier candidate for bakery, ice cream, chocolate, margarine, and shortening applications where E494 is permitted and dosage is controlled by local rules
Co-emulsifier candidate used with polysorbates or other surfactants after formulation validation
Industrial formulation emulsifier candidate for non-food applications after grade and impurity suitability checks
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Sourcing options
Food grade Sorbitan Monooleate / Span 80 in 200 kg drums
Personal care or cosmetic-grade Span 80 with INCI and cosmetic documentation package
Industrial grade Span 80 for lubricant or technical formulation use
RSPO-supported or plant-origin documentation option if available from supplier
Sample order or low-MOQ trial order subject to supplier confirmation
Custom packaging and labeling subject to export compliance and MOQ review
Human review
Compliance notes
Request current COA, SDS, TDS/specification sheet, allergen statement if relevant, GMO statement if relevant, residual solvent statement if relevant, heavy metal test data, and microbiological data if required for food or personal care use.
Supplier references ISO9001, ISO22000, Halal, Kosher, and RSPO; buyer should request valid certificates, scope pages, expiry dates, and product coverage before relying on them.
Confirm the applicable grade and standard: food additive E494, cosmetic ingredient, pharmaceutical excipient, or industrial emulsifier, depending on intended use and destination jurisdiction.
Verify DG/non-DG shipping status with the latest SDS and carrier acceptance rules; do not assume non-hazardous export status from marketplace text alone.
For food or cosmetic import, buyer should confirm local positive-list status, labeling requirements, additive limits, and documentation expectations with their importer or regulatory consultant.
No regulatory approval, safety, customs clearance, or market access guarantee is implied; buyer must perform destination-country compliance review.
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Questions to confirm
Can you provide a recent batch COA matching CAS 1338-43-8 and the quoted grade?
Which standard does this batch comply with: food additive E494, cosmetic grade, pharmacopeia/excipient, or industrial grade?
Please confirm the correct molecular identity and formula for the supplied Sorbitan Monooleate, as the listing shows C18H34O2.
What are the limits and typical results for acid value, saponification value, hydroxyl value, moisture, arsenic, lead, and other heavy metals?
Are pesticide residues, PAHs, residual solvents, dioxins, 3-MCPD/glycidyl esters, or other food/cosmetic impurity tests available if required?
What is the raw material source for the oleic acid fraction, and can RSPO or plant-origin declarations be supplied if needed?
Is the product suitable for personal care emulsifier export, and can you provide cosmetic documentation such as INCI name, TDS, SDS, allergen statement, and animal-origin statement?
What packaging options are available besides 200 kg drums, and what is the MOQ for commercial lots and samples?
Checks before quote
Request current COA, SDS, TDS/specification sheet, allergen statement if relevant, GMO statement if relevant, residual solvent statement if relevant, heavy metal test data, and microbiological data if required for food or personal care use.
Supplier references ISO9001, ISO22000, Halal, Kosher, and RSPO; buyer should request valid certificates, scope pages, expiry dates, and product coverage before relying on them.
Confirm the applicable grade and standard: food additive E494, cosmetic ingredient, pharmaceutical excipient, or industrial emulsifier, depending on intended use and destination jurisdiction.
Verify DG/non-DG shipping status with the latest SDS and carrier acceptance rules; do not assume non-hazardous export status from marketplace text alone.
For food or cosmetic import, buyer should confirm local positive-list status, labeling requirements, additive limits, and documentation expectations with their importer or regulatory consultant.
No regulatory approval, safety, customs clearance, or market access guarantee is implied; buyer must perform destination-country compliance review.
Next step
Send the product page with your target quantity and market. A sourcing manager can then confirm sample options, supplier fit, packaging details, and open document gaps.
