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Span™ 20

Span 20 is a biodegradable surfactant based on natural fatty acid and sugar alcohol sorbitol. Span 20 is highly effective at forming oil in water emulsions, particularly when used with its ethoxylated derivative, Tween 20. Span 20 is both BTEX nd NPE free, boasting an excellent environmental profile.

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Product Details
Form at 25°C
Chemistries Alcohols
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Typical Properties
Property Units Value
Active content % 100
Density g/ml at 25°C 1.0000
Dynamic Viscosity cp at 25°C 4250
Flash point °C 149
Pour Point °C 10
Water Solubility Insoluble
HLB Value 8.6
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Demulsifiers

A guide to our range of demulsifiers for the oil industry. Discover product solubility details, formulation ideas and primary funtions of each of our demulsifiers. To assist formulators with product selection, Croda has created a test kit which contains samples of each of the 34 demulsifiers in the product range.

Language: English | Type: Brochure | Size: 2268.67kb

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Span 20

Span 20 is a biodegradable surfactant based on natural fatty acid and sugar alcohol sorbitol.

Language: English | Type: Data Sheet | Size: 65kb

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Product Overview - The Complete Chemistry Set

The following guide is designed to give an overview of some of our chemistries and applications. There are many more products within our portfolio which are not listed in this guide so please contact us if you cannot find what you are looking for.

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