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Synonyms: anhydrosorbitol stearate, arlacel 60, armotan ms, crill 3,
crill k3, drewsorb 60, durtan 60, emsorb 2505, glycomul s, hodag sms,
ionet s 60, liposorb s, liposorb s-20, montane 60, ms 33, ms 33f, newcol 60,
nikkol ss 30, nissan nonion sp 60, nonion sp 60, nonion sp 60r, rikemal s 250,
sorbitan c, sorbitan stearate, sorbon s 60, sorgen 50, span 55, span 60
Molecular formula: C24H46O6
CAS No: 1338-41-6
EINECS No: 215-664-9
Physical data
Appearance: white or pale yellow powder
Melting point: 56 - 58 C
Boiling point:
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm-3):
Flash point: 150 C (closed cup)
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
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Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Toxicology
May be harmful or act as an irritant - toxicology not fully
investigated.
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ORL-RAT LD50 31000 mg kg-1
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SKN-RBT 800 mg mld
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Transport information
Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.
Personal protection
Minimize contact.
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S24 S25.