1338-39-2

Name Span 20
CAS 1338-39-2
EINECS(EC#) 215-663-3
Molecular Formula C18H34O6
MDL Number MFCD00005365
Molecular Weight 346.46
MOL File 1338-39-2.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Liquid
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.)
Fp  >230 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Practically insoluble, but dispersible in water, miscible with alcohol.
form  Liquid
color  Clear amber colour
Specific Gravity 1.032
Water Solubility  Soluble in 2-ethoxyethanol, ethanol and methanol. Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
Usage Lonzest(R) SML is used as a lubricant and as an emulsifier.
Merck  14,8724
Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) 8.6
Cosmetics Ingredients Functions SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
InChI 1S/C18H34O6/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-16(21)23-13-15(20)18-17(22)14(19)12-24-18/h14-15,17-20,22H,2-13H2,1H3/t14-,15?,17+,18-/m1/s1
InChIKey LWZFANDGMFTDAV-IOVMHBDKSA-N
SMILES O1[C@@H]([C@H]([C@@H](C1)O)O)C(O)COC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCC
LogP 3.366 (est)
Uses
sorbitan laurate is an emulsifier in cosmetic creams and lotions as well as a stabilizer of essential oils in water.
CAS DataBase Reference 1338-39-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 1338-39-2(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H302-H315-H317-H319-H335
Precautionary statements  P261-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338
Safety Statements 
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  WG2920000
10-23
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  34021300
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
Safety Profile
Slightly toxic by ingestion. Questionable carcinogen with experimental neoplastigenic data. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 33600 mg/kg

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