Span 60 powder Span 85 liquid

Overview of Span 60

Application of Span 60

Span 60 is a white to pale yellow powder or waxy solid at room temperature, possessing good water-dispersibility (Note: The Span series are nonionic surfactants, typically described as “dispersible in water” or “forming emulsions in water,” rather than being fully “water-soluble”). It has a wide range of applications. Not only is it widely used as a key emulsifier and stabilizer in cosmetics, but it is also commonly found in numerous fields such as the food industry, coatings, textile processing, and plastics:

1. Emulsifier: In cosmetics and personal care products, it is often used as an emulsifier for preparing creams, lotions, shampoos, and other products.

2. Stabilizer: In products like sunscreen, it can prevent the aggregation or separation of sunscreen components, thereby extending the product’s shelf life.

3. Thickener: In liquid products such as shampoo, it can adjust the product’s texture, improve viscosity, and thus enhance the user experience.