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Sorbitan Monostearate Span 60, CAS 1338-41-6, Industrial/Food/Cosmetic Grade Candidate sourcing visualRFQ-ready candidate; grade and compliance documents required before buyer qualification
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Sorbitan Monostearate Span 60, CAS 1338-41-6, Industrial/Food/Cosmetic Grade Candidate

Buyer-facing sourcing candidate for Sorbitan Monostearate / Span 60, CAS 1338-41-6, offered as cream to light-yellow waxy solid or flakes in 25 kg kraft paper bags. Suitable for RFQ screening where buyers need CAS confirmation, grade clarification, COA/SDS readiness, impurity limits, food/cosmetic/pharma-use documentation review, and export packing checks for Indonesia or other overseas markets.

Quick buying facts

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CAS No.: 1338-41-6Nonionic emulsifier / sorbitan ester / Span 60RFQ-ready candidate; grade and compliance documents required before buyer qualification
Identity and grade

Typical specifications

  • CAS No.: 1338-41-6
  • Product name: Sorbitan Monostearate / Span 60
  • EINECS: 215-664-9
  • Reported formula: C24H46O6; note that commercial sorbitan monostearate may be mixture-based and should be verified against supplier COA/specification
  • Molecular weight: approximately 430.6 g/mol, supplier-reported
  • Appearance: cream to light-yellow waxy solid or flakes
  • HLB: approximately 4.7, oil-soluble W/O emulsifier, supplier-reported
  • Melting point: approximately 51–55 °C, supplier-reported
  • HS Code: 34021300, supplier-reported; buyer should confirm with customs broker
  • Shelf life: 6–12 months, supplier-reported; request batch-specific validity
  • Application positioning: emulsifier, stabilizer, dispersing aid, wetting agent; grade suitability must be confirmed by document review
  • Available pack size: 25 kg kraft paper bag, supplier-reported
Who uses this page

Target buyers

  • Food ingredient distributors screening emulsifier suppliers
  • Cosmetic raw material importers seeking Span 60 with document support
  • Pharmaceutical excipient sourcing teams requiring grade verification before qualification
  • Indonesia-based chemical importers needing CAS, HS code, and export document checks
  • Private-label or formulation manufacturers requiring nonionic emulsifier supply options
  • Regional distributors comparing China-origin sorbitan ester suppliers
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 lists 25 kg kraft paper bag; request confirmation of inner liner, moisture barrier, palletization, and export carton/bag markings.
  • Ask whether export packing can support sea freight to Indonesia, including pallet wrapping, batch labels, net/gross weight, and country-of-origin marking.
  • Confirm whether samples are available with matching COA and whether sample packaging represents the commercial batch format.
  • Request photos of actual packaging, label template, and lot coding before purchase order.
  • For food, cosmetic, or pharma-adjacent use, confirm whether packaging is food-contact appropriate and whether packaging material declarations are available.
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.

Use context

Common applications

  • RFQ screening for Sorbitan Monostearate / Span 60 supply
  • Supplier qualification for emulsifier raw material imports
  • Food ingredient document review where food-grade evidence is required
  • Cosmetic ingredient sourcing where impurity and origin statements are needed
  • Pharma-adjacent excipient evaluation where pharmacopeia/GMP evidence must be confirmed
  • Indonesia import preparation requiring SDS, COA, HS code, and certificate checks
How we compare

Sourcing options

  • Request standard commercial grade quote with 25 kg kraft paper bag packing and batch COA.
  • Request food-grade quote with food safety certificate scope, contaminant limits, and destination-market documentation.
  • Request cosmetic-grade quote with cosmetic ingredient documentation and impurity statements.
  • Request excipient/pharma-grade availability only if supported by pharmacopeia or GMP-related documentation.
  • Request sample shipment with matching preliminary specification and SDS before bulk order.
  • Request third-party pre-shipment testing and inspection for first order qualification.
Human review

Compliance notes

  • Verify CAS 1338-41-6 and product identity against COA, SDS, and supplier specification before accepting the quotation.
  • The listing mentions food, cosmetics, and pharma use, but grade must be clarified: industrial grade, food additive grade, cosmetic grade, excipient grade, or pharmacopeia-compliant grade are not interchangeable.
  • Request batch COA showing key parameters such as acid value, saponification value, hydroxyl value, moisture, ash/residue, color/appearance, melting range, and assay or composition basis if available.
  • For food use, request applicable food additive documentation, FSSC/food safety certificate scope, allergen statement, GMO statement, halal/kosher status if needed, and heavy metals/microbiology limits where relevant.
  • For cosmetic use, request cosmetic ingredient documentation, impurity profile, residual solvent statement if applicable, and safety data sheet aligned to destination requirements.
  • For pharmaceutical or excipient use, request pharmacopeia alignment if claimed, GMP-related documentation, excipient specification, change-control statement, and batch traceability; do not rely on marketplace title claims alone.
  • Check whether the item is classified as dangerous goods for transport based on the supplier SDS; do not assume non-DG status without the latest SDS.
  • For Indonesia sourcing, buyer should confirm BPOM, halal, import licensing, HS classification, and document legalization requirements with local importer or customs broker.
Buyer search paths

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RFQ questions before supplier matching

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Questions to confirm
  • Can you provide the latest SDS, COA, product specification, and TDS for Sorbitan Monostearate / Span 60 CAS 1338-41-6?
  • What exact grade is available: industrial, food additive, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical/excipient? Please provide grade-specific specifications.
  • Does the FSSC certificate apply to this product and production site? Please share certificate number, scope, issuing body, and validity date.
  • Which impurity limits are controlled batch-to-batch, including acid value, saponification value, hydroxyl value, moisture, ash/residue, heavy metals, microbiology, and residual solvents if applicable?
  • Is the product produced from animal-derived, vegetable-derived, or synthetic raw materials? Can you provide origin and allergen/GMO statements?
  • Can you support Indonesia-bound export documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, COA, SDS, certificate of origin, and any legalized documents if required?
  • What is the confirmed HS code for export and has this product shipped previously to Indonesia or Southeast Asia?
  • Is the cargo classified as DG or non-DG according to the current SDS? Please provide transport classification details.
Checks before quote
  • Verify CAS 1338-41-6 and product identity against COA, SDS, and supplier specification before accepting the quotation.
  • The listing mentions food, cosmetics, and pharma use, but grade must be clarified: industrial grade, food additive grade, cosmetic grade, excipient grade, or pharmacopeia-compliant grade are not interchangeable.
  • Request batch COA showing key parameters such as acid value, saponification value, hydroxyl value, moisture, ash/residue, color/appearance, melting range, and assay or composition basis if available.
  • For food use, request applicable food additive documentation, FSSC/food safety certificate scope, allergen statement, GMO statement, halal/kosher status if needed, and heavy metals/microbiology limits where relevant.
  • For cosmetic use, request cosmetic ingredient documentation, impurity profile, residual solvent statement if applicable, and safety data sheet aligned to destination requirements.
  • For pharmaceutical or excipient use, request pharmacopeia alignment if claimed, GMP-related documentation, excipient specification, change-control statement, and batch traceability; do not rely on marketplace title claims alone.
  • Check whether the item is classified as dangerous goods for transport based on the supplier SDS; do not assume non-DG status without the latest SDS.
  • For Indonesia sourcing, buyer should confirm BPOM, halal, import licensing, HS classification, and document legalization requirements with local importer or customs broker.
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.