Sourcing Sorbitan monolaurate?
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Emulsifier and surfactant
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Sorbitan monolaurate is a small molecule surfactant commonly used as an emulsifier and surfactant in industrial applications. It consists of a sorbitan ring esterified with lauric acid, giving it both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties that enable it to stabilize mixtures of oil and water.
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The international HS code for Sorbitan monolaurate (CAS 1338-39-2) is 2932.19.
2932.19
2932 19 00
Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.
[(2R)-2-[(2R,3R,4S)-3,4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyethyl] dodecanoate
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