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Lubricit STS

CAS Number
26658-19-5
EC Number
247-891-4
Chemical Name
Sorbitan tristearate

LUBRICIT STS is sorbitan tristearate used as a 100% bioderived emulsifier and lubricity additive for environmentally friendly metalworking fluids. It can be used to create stable oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions. This classic non-ionic surfactant is also used as a dispersant and wetting agent in food, personal care and health care products.

Identification

Product families

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Fluids & Lubricants

Product Families

Fluids & Lubricants — Additives
  • Performance Additives
  • Surface Protective Additives

Other characteristics

Brand
LUBRICIT
End Uses
Industrial Lubricants, Metalworking Fluids
Features
Environmentally Friendly
Synonyms

Sorbitan trioctadecanoate, Span 65, Stearic acid triester with sorbitan

Functions

Emulsifier, Friction Modifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Compatible Base Stocks

Mineral Oils, Polyalphaolefins (PAO), Synthetic Esters, Synthetic Oils, Vegetable Oils; Mineral Oils; Polyalphaolefins (PAO); Synthetic Esters; Synthetic Oils; Vegetable Oils

Markets
Industrial
Technology
Fluids & Lubricants
Packaging Type
  • Bulk
  • Drums
  • Totes (IBC)
Labeling Claims
  • Bio-based
  • Biodegradable
Application Areas
  • Compressors
  • Gears and Chains
  • Greases
  • Textile
  • Turbines
  • Hydraulics
  • Metalworking
Country Availability
USA
Fluids and Lubricants Type
  • Industrial Oils & Fluids
  • Metalworking Fluids
Certifications and Compliance
ISO 9001
Fluids and Lubricants End Use
  • Industrial Lubricants
  • Metalworking Fluids
Fluids and Lubricants Features
Environmentally Friendly
Fluids and Lubricants Functions
  • Emulsifier
  • Friction Modifier
  • Surfactant
  • Surfactant (Nonionic)

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Biobased Content100%
KV (at 40°C)solidcSt

Table 2 of 2

1 row
CharacteristicValue
ChemistrySaturated

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