Sucrose palmitate
Synonyms
alpha-D-Glucopyranoside, beta-D-fructofuranosyl, hexadecanoate;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
> Sugar-type
>> Sugar Ester
Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 39300-95-3
EINECS: 254-410-1
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
R: palmitoyl or H.
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility slightly soluble in water; or soluble in water; or insoluble in water.
Stability stable. Under strong acid or strong alkali condition, easily hydrolyzed.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent dispersing, emulsifying, solubilizing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB 1886.27 Food safety national standard -- Food additive -- Sucrose fatty acid ester
(1b), GB 10617 Food additive -- Sucrose fatty acid ester (method of propylene glycol)
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as plasticizer.
2, Personal care products
Conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifying agent in personal care products.
3, Food
Use as food additive (emulsifying agent).
Use as food processing aid (defoamer; sugar processing, bean products processing).
Manufacturers
Update: 20191006(1)