In dictionaries:
sorbitan tristearate
a nonionic surfactant.
sorbitan stearate
Sorbitan monostearate
an ester of sorbitan (a sorbitol derivative) and stearic acid and is sometimes referred to as a synthetic wax.
Sorbitan monolaurate
a mixture of esters formed from the fatty acid lauric acid and polyols derived from sorbitol, including sorbitan and isosorbide.
Sorbitan monooleate
(commercially: Span® 80; Croda International PLC) a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier widely used in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.
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