SORBITAN MONOLAURATE
Prepared at the 55th JECFA (2000) and published in FNP 52 Add 8 (2000), superseding specifications prepared at the 44th JECFA (1995) and published in FNP 52 Add 3 (1995). A group ADI of 0-25 mg/kg bw for sorbitan esters of lauric, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acid was established at
the 26th JECFA (1982).
SYNONYMS Sorbitan laurate; INS No. 493
DEFINITION A mixture of the partial esters of sorbitol and its mono- and dianhydrides with edible lauric acid
C.A.S. number 1338-39-2
Assay Saponification of 100 g of the sample yields not less than 36 g and not more than 49 g of polyols, and not less than 56 g and not more than 68 g
of fatty acids. The polyol content shall be not less than 95% of a mixture of sorbitol, 1,4-sorbitan and isosorbide.
DESCRIPTION Amber-coloured oily viscous liquid, light cream to tan beads or flakes or a hard, waxy solid with a slight odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Emulsifier, stabilizer
