Synthesis chemical lab is one of the best and leading supplier of chemical wholesale and retail traders. We are leading supplier of chemicals speciality chemicals. Synthesis chemical lab are the supplier of Span 80 (Sorbitan monooleate) - synthesis chemical lab . Sorbitan monooleate (Span 80) is a partial oleate ester of sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides. Sorbitan Monooleate is a nonionic emulsifier and surfactant and used in cosmetics and foods. It is a food additive with the E number E495. Sorbitan monooleate, also known as Span 80, is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier used in many industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Appearance: A light yellow, viscous, oily liquid with a fatty smell Chemical formula: C24H44O6 Uses: Can form oil-in-water emulsions, and in combination with low HLB surfactants can form water-in-oil emulsion. Sorbitan monooleate (Span 80) is an emulsifier, thickener, and stabilizer found in food products, household items, and oral pharmaceuticals. Sorbitan monooleate is used to stabilize emulsions by facilitating the mixture of non-miscible components like oil and water. It is particularly effective in forming stable W/O emulsions. It reduces the interfacial tension between oil and water phases in an emulsion. Synthesis chemical lab is a one stop solution for your all kind of chemical needs. Synthesis chemical lab.