{"product_id":"span-60-sorbitan-stearate-pharma","title":"Span™ 60 Pharma – Sorbitan Stearate Emulsifier","description":"\u003ch2\u003eINCI Name: Sorbitan Stearate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCAS Number: 1338-41-6\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpan™ 60 Pharma is a \u003cstrong\u003epharmaceutical-grade sorbitan stearate\u003c\/strong\u003e (sorbitan monostearate), a non-ionic, low-HLB emulsifier with an HLB of 4.7. Used on its own, it forms water-in-oil (W\/O) emulsions. Paired with a high-HLB partner such as polysorbate 60, it gives stable oil-in-water (O\/W) creams and lotions, and you can adjust the ratio of the two to match the HLB your oil phase needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt meets Ph. Eur. and USP-NF standards, has a low odour and pale colour, and is mild on the skin, which makes it a dependable choice for dermatological and sensitive-skin bases as well as everyday cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePharmaceutical grade (Ph. Eur., USP-NF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-ionic, HLB 4.7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW\/O emulsifier, or O\/W co-emulsifier with polysorbate 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmulsifies fatty alcohols, esters, mineral and silicone oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow odour, pale colour, mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreams and lotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW\/O barrier creams and ointments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDermatological and topical pharmaceutical bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody butters and balms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical use level 0.5–5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelt into the oil phase at around 70–75°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor O\/W emulsions, combine with polysorbate 60 and adjust the ratio to reach your required HLB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with liquid \u003ca href=\"\/products\/span-20-sorbitan-laurate-pharma\"\u003eSpan 20\u003c\/a\u003e (HLB 8.6) to fine-tune your blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/emulsifiers\"\u003eemulsifiers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hybrid Ingredients","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":56985450742146,"sku":"HI-SPAN60-100G","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":56985453068674,"sku":"HI-SPAN60-250G","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":56985453101442,"sku":"HI-SPAN60-500G","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":56985453134210,"sku":"HI-SPAN60-1KG","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/4410\/2952\/files\/span-60-ivory-fine-grains-petri-dish.png?v=1792325070","url":"https:\/\/www.hybridingredients.co.uk\/products\/span-60-sorbitan-stearate-pharma","provider":"Hybrid Ingredients","version":"1.0","type":"link"}