t is used as a oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, and also as a dispersants/solubilizers of oils, in a variety of formulas, including skin fresheners, skincare products, skin cleansing products, makeup bases and foundations, shampoos, and fragrance powders.

Chemical Qualification	Ethoxylated sorbitan ester, Nonionic
Synonyms	Polyethylene glycol sorbitan monopalmitate, Polyoxyethylene sorbitanmonopalmitate

Appearance at 25ºC	Clear viscous liquid
Acid value mg KOH/gm max	2.2
Active content %	100
Color gardner	7
Hydroxyl value mg KOH/gm	89-105
% Moisture content by KF	3
Nature	Nonionic
pH	5-7
Saponification value	41-52