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Chemical Properties

Boiling point 401.18°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.032 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor pressure  <1.3 hPa (20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.474(lit.)
Flash point >230 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Practically insoluble, but dispersible in water, miscible with alcohol.
form  Liquid
Specific Gravity 1.032
color  Clear amber colour
Water Solubility  Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol, ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Merck  14,8724
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) 8.6
LogP 3.366 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference 1338-39-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Sorbitan monolaurate (1338-39-2)

Safety Information

Safety Statements  24/25
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  WG2920000
10-23
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  34021300
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 33600 mg/kg

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