Span 60 Emulsifier for Water-in-Oil Formulas
Span 60 (Sorbitan Stearate) is a non-ionic emulsifier in fine white powder form, designed for stable water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions in cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications. Produced from stearic acid and sorbitol, it offers thermal stability, skin compatibility, and excellent emulsifying performance for anhydrous and high-fat systems.
Application in Formulations
Span 60 is widely used in:
skin protection creams and body balms
lip care, barrier moisturizers, hand lotions
water-resistant sunscreens and ointments
solid perfumes, emulsified butters, and W/O serums
natural beauty products with oil-phase actives
It ensures long-lasting stability, rich texture, and skin-softening performance, ideal for dry, irritated, or mature skin care.
Key Properties
fine white powder, odorless
forms dense, uniform emulsions
enhances product stability in storage
suitable for natural, botanical-based systems
compatible with fats, waxes, and co-emulsifiers
free from skin irritation and sensitization
Span 60 works best with oil-phase thickeners or other non-ionic emulsifiers like Emulsan or Glyceryl Stearate.
Formulation: Nourishing W/O Hand Cream
Phase A
Distilled water – 48 g
Panthenol – 1.5 g
Allantoin – 0.5 g
Phase B
Shea butter – 10 g
Rice bran oil – 6 g
Span 60 – 4 g
Cetearyl alcohol – 3 g
Emulsan – 2.5 g
Phase C
Vitamin E – 0.5 g
Preservative – 0.8 g
Natural fragrance – 0.7 g
Heat phases A and B separately to 70°C, combine under high shear, cool to 40°C, and add phase C. The result: a protective, nourishing hand cream with barrier support and anti-dryness action.
Summary
Span 60 is a globally recognized emulsifier for professional-grade water-in-oil systems. Available in powder form at mylo-opt.com.ua, it’s ideal for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, lip care, and export-oriented manufacturing. Bulk supply and international delivery supported.
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