Parameter;Catalogue value
<img src="https://static.tildacdn.com/tild3465-6637-4061-a466-386361623939/sorbitan-monostearat.webp" alt="Sorbitan monostearate: Chemical formula" width="240" height="160" style="object-fit:contain"><br>Chemical formula;Sorbitan monostearate
Appearance at 25 °C;Yellow flakes
Fatty acids, %;68–76
Polyols, %;27–34
Residue on ignition, %;Max. 0.5
Acid value, mg KOH/g;Max. 10
Hydroxyl value, mg KOH/g;235–260
Water, %;Max. 1.5
Saponification value, mg KOH/g;147–157