Lansurf SML20
Product Category: Nonionics
Sorbitan Mono Laurate Ethoxylate +20EO
INCI Name: Polysorbate 20
Lansurf SML20 is a high‑performance surfactant designed for use in a wide range of industrial and formulated systems. It provides effective wetting and surface activity, supporting improved formulation behaviour and process efficiency in aqueous systems.
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The product is suitable for applications where controlled surfactancy and reliable performance are required. Lansurf SML20 contributes to consistent distribution of formulation components and can assist in maintaining formulation stability across a variety of industrial applications.
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Key Features
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Effective wetting and surface activity - Provides reliable surface tension reduction to support - efficient wetting and improved interaction within aqueous formulation systems.
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Supports consistent formulation performance - Aids uniform distribution of formulation components, contributing to stable and repeatable processing behaviour.
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Versatile industrial surfactant - Suitable for use across a wide range of industrial and formulated applications where controlled surfactancy is required.
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Applications
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Aqueous Industrial Formulations
- Suitable for use in a wide range of aqueous systems where effective wetting and controlled surface activity are required to support formulation performance and process consistency.
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Paints and Coatings
- Can be incorporated into water‑based coating formulations to aid substrate wetting and promote uniform application and film formation.
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Inks
- Suitable for use in aqueous ink formulations where consistent wetting and distribution of formulation components are important during manufacture and application.
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General Formulated Products
- Used in formulated systems where reliable surfactancy supports uniform dispersion, formulation stability, and repeatable processing behaviour.
Specification
Appearance at 25°C
Clear amber liquid free from foreign matter
Water content %
2.0 max
Saponification value mg.KOH/g
40.0 - 50.0
Hydroxyl value mg.KOH/g
96.0 - 108.0
Acid value mg.KOH/g
2.0 max
Typical Properties
Composition
Sorbitan mono laurate ethoxylate
Odour
Characteristic
Viscosity at 25°C (cP)
984
Pour point °C
<0
CAS number
9005-64-5
Solids content %
100
Specific gravity at 20°C
1.1
Flash point closed cup °C
>150
Moles of EO
20
HLB value
16.5
Solubility in water
Soluble
