Span 80-NV is a low HLB surfactant, which can be used to form oil-in-water emulsions when used in combination with high HLB surfactants. Span 80 is also used as an SMO based emulsifier for use in the manufacture of highly stable water in oil emulsions.

Product details
Brand
- Other
Application
- Hydraulic fluids - Fire resistant
- Metalworking and forming - Metalworking fluids
- Metalworking and forming - Rolling oils
- Oil production chemicals
Chemistry
- Esters - Sorbitan ester
Feature and benefits
- Biodegradable
- Compliance with local environmental regulations
- Reduced product maintenance
- Reduced impact on limited natural resources
- Use in food manufacturing industry
Physical form
- Liquid
Market
- Industrial processes
- Oilfield
Function
- Emulsifiers
- Surfactants
- Wetting agents
Typicals
Property | Units | Value |
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Acid value | mg KOH g⁻¹ | Login |
Density at 25°C | g cm⁻³ | Login |
Flash point | °C | Login |
HLB value | Login | |
Hydroxyl value | mg KOH g⁻¹ | Login |
Renewable content | % | 100 |
Saponification value | mg KOH g⁻¹ | Login |
Product brochures & guides
Category: Data sheet
Title: Span 80
Span 80-NV is a low HLB surfactant, which can be used to form oil-in-water emulsions when used in combination with high HLB surfactants. It is also a SMO based emulsifier.
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