- Chemical Family:Ethoxylates, Sorbitan Esters
- Functions:Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier, Surfactant
- Labeling Claims:Biodegradable
- Synonyms:Anhydrosorbitol stearate, Sorbitan monooctadecanoate
Lansurf SMS is used in many application areas particularly in food contact applications. This product is also found to be readily biodegradable and would not expect to persist indefinitely in the environment. Lansurf SMS can be used singularly or also in combination with the ester ethoxylates such as Lansurf SMS60. Typically this product is extremely hydrophobic and finds use as an emulsifier in many waxes and creams for household and personal care applications. Used in combination with the ethoxylates, Lansurf SMS is used in textiles, leather treatment, silicone oils and agrochemicals.