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Span™ 120

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Sorbitan ester widely used in personal care products. Excellent W/O emulsifier for protective, baby care and general purpose emollient creams. Wetting and dispersing agent for physical sunscreens and decorative cosmetics. Approved natural by Ecocert. Croda considers the RSPO’s Mass Balance system to be an important progressive step in supporting the palm oil physical supply chain and creating momentum towards segregated sustainable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil material. To that end, sampling will be of the sustainable palm variant, SP Span 120 MBAL.

INCI name

Sorbitan Isostearate

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Product details

Physical form at 25°C

  • Liquid

Chemistry

  • Sorbitan derivatives

Functions

  • Dispersing agents
  • Emulsion stabilisers
  • Pigment wetters
  • Emulsifiers
  • Surfactants / detergents

Regional availability

  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • N America

Category

  • Skin care
  • Colour cosmetics

Applications

  • Bath, shower & soaps
  • Antiperspirants & deodorants
  • After sun
  • Body care
  • Eye colour
  • Eye contour care
  • Face / neck skin care
  • Face colour
  • Facial cleansers
  • Hair conditioners - rinse off
  • Lip care
  • Lip colour
  • Shampoos
  • Shaving / hair removal
  • Sun protection
  • Tanning

Certifications and standards

  • RSPO
  • Vegan suitable

Regional compliance

  • IECIC
  • JSQI

Ingredient origin

  • Plant derived

Composition information

  • EO/PO free
  • Preservative free
  • EDTA free
  • BHT / BHA free

% Renewable

  • 100

% Bio-based

  • 100

% Natural origin content – ISO 16128

  • 100

Biodegradability

  • Readily biodegradable

Typicals

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Formulations

Styling Pomade with MIRUSTYLE MFP PE

This styling pomade features Croda's styling agent, MIRUSTYLE MFP PE. SPAN 120 is the emulsifier used to incorporate MIRUSTYLE MFP PE into the formula. SYNCROWAX HGL-C was used to thicken CRODAMOL STS. The viscosity of the pomade can be adjusted by changing the ratio of the two.

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Hair Styling Pomade

This hair styling pomade provides the hair with a great style retention due to MiruStyle™ MFP, which also reduces frizz and static flyaway. Also contains Crodamol™ SFX, that has a high refractive index, so it delivers gloss to the hair.

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Massage Cream W/O

This is a W/O cream using a combination of Cithrol™ DPHS and Cithrol™ PG32IS to produce a formulation with an excellent stability profile and a very light feel on skin.

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Strong Hold Hair Wax

This formula uses Crodamol™ STS to reduce tack and ease application without affecting its high fixative properties. The combination of the emulsifiers Brij™ CS-25, Syncrowax™ BB4 and Cithrol™ 4BW provide a firm consistence and structure to the formulation.

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Optimum Defence Foundation Cream SPF 15

This light, creamy foundation provides natural, effective coverage thanks to the combination of mineral pigments with Optisol™ OTP-1, and a powerful emollient and emulsifier system. To fight the ever present threats of pollution, Optisol OTP-1 and Phytessence™ Peach Flower work together to eliminate...

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Microemulsion Makeup Remover

This microemulsion system is very easy to make, yet highly stable. Cithrol 10GTIS, Glycerox 767 and Crodamol IPIS work synergistically to clean makeup completely. Span 120 helps to stabilise the microemulsion. High concentration of humectant and water gives more fresh feeling than a traditional...

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Sun Cream with Solaveil CTP-7

A thick sunscreen with non-greasy after feel and powdery matte finish, suitable for both face and body. This formulation contains Solaveil CTP-7, an inorganic UV-filter which offers effective UVB protection, together with other organic UV-filters. Emollients such as Crodamol DA and Crodamol MIO are...

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Dewy-look Liquid Foundation

This light, creamy foundation provides natural, dewy-look complexion, thanks to the combination of mineral pigments with Optisol™ OTP-1, and carefully-selected emollients and emulsifier system. Optisol OTP-1 also provides broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, while working in sync with Crodamol™...

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Baby Skin Protectant

This WOW system will provide initial light fresh feel due to the release of entrapped water in Arlacel LC’s hydrosome lamellar system, followed by the formation of lipid layer, thanks to the combination of Medilan, Crodamol ISIS and Avocadin HU25, to give a longlasting moisture protection to your...

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Stick Foundation

Cithrol™ DPHS and Span 120 when combined creates W/O emulsion easily. SR Crodamol™ STS provides a silky silicone-like feel. Solaveil™ XT-300 offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and free radical management.

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Stick Cleanser

Wipe or wash your makeup away with this miracle stick cleanser! Cithrol™ DPHS and Span 120 when combined creates W/O emulsion easily. Natragem™ EW is natural O/W emulsifier.SR Crodamol™ STS provides a silicone-like sensory and SR Crodamol TN is cleansing booster. Cithrol 10GTIS is very effective in...

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Gel Cream

A one-of-a-kind gel cream moisturizer that feels like a bouncy pudding as you scoop it, and slips across the skin like a light, watery cream. Formulated with a separate gel phase, this translucent cream has a unique spreadable gel texture with a creamy consistency, leaving no greasy residue. The gel...

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Water-in-Oil Baby Powder Milk

Cithrol™ DPHS and Span 120 when combined creates a robust system that stabilises the high water phase. Crodamol™ OSU offers light and dry afterfeel.

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Sunscreen Stick

A sunscreen stick that combines the UV protection and transparency benefits of Solaveil™ CT-200 and Solaveil™ CZ-300, with SolaveilTM XT-300 to provide broad spectrum sun protection. Cithrol™ DPHS and SpanTM 120 when combined creates a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion which spreads easily on the skin and...

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IR Defence Cheek Stick

A stable W/O formulation can be made by combining Cithrol™ DPHS and Span™ 120. The addition of SR Crodamol™ STS provides a silky silicone-like feel, and Infraveil™ IT-100 acts as a physical shield that delivers instant skin protection from Infrared-A (IRA) rays.

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Refreshing Inorganic Sun Cream

This cream transforms into a light layer of refreshing finish while protecting the skin against UV rays without any greasiness or stickiness. A combination of Cithrol™ DPHS and Span™ 120 helps to create a water-in-oil emulsion. It contains Solaveil™ CT-200, an oil-based dispersion of hydrophobic...

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Sunscreen Stick Water-free

A sunscreen stick that combines the UV protection and transparency benefits of Solaveil™ CT-200 and Solaveil™ CZ-300, with SolaveilTM XT-300 to provide broad spectrum sun protection. Cithrol™ DPHS and SpanTM 120 when combined creates a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion which spreads easily on the skin and...

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Stick Highlighter

The combination of Cithrol™ DPHS and Span™ 120 creates W/O emulsion easily. SR Crodamol™ TOTM provides a smoothness skin feel. Solaveil™ XT-300 offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and free radical management. MoonshineTM Effect Pigment proives a modest sparkle and makes the skin look...

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Essence Stick

The combination of Cithrol™ DPHS and Span™ 120 allows to create stable W/O emulsion easily. SYNCHROLIFE™ shows unique neuro-beauty benefits after a month of use with a stronger self-esteem and a reduction of stress, thus making users feel better and more beautiful. SR CrodamolTM MIO and Crodamol...

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Dual Phase Shake Up Physical Sunscreen

This is a milky fluid sunscreen with 100% inorganic UV filters. It is quickly absorbed, leaving a smooth and silky after feel while protecting sensitive skin from harmful UV rays. Solaveil™ XT-100 is an oil-based dispersion of hydrophobic titanium dioxide and it provides high SPF efficacy. Solaveil...

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Water Thin Suncreen SPF 30

The texture of this water-in-silicone formulation complements the UV fluid trend that is up and coming in Asia. Fluid-like, easy to spread, dry-touch finish that feels light on the skin are just some of the properties that are highly sought-after. Crodamol™ TN offers an exceptionally silky feel...

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Men's BB Foundation

Men's BB Foundation protects the skin from solar exposure while maintaining a healthy and uniform skin tone. The combination of Cithrol™ DPHS and Span™ 120 creates W/O emulsion easily. Solaveil™ XT-300 offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and free radical management. Infraveil™ IT-100 acts...

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Liquid Tint Lip

This tinted lip formulation is becoming increasingly popular in Japan, where people live with masks. Cithrol DPHS helps to stabilise this formulation and imparts a light and elegant lip feel. SyncrowaxTM HRC gives a good viscosity and stabilises the formula. Phytolea™ Pomegranate has excellent...

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