Sorbitan monolaurate

Sorbitan monolaurate is a chemical compound, the monoester of lauric acid and hexitol anhydrides obtained from sorbitol. What it is used for and where Cosmetics Surfactant - Emulsifying agent. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable. Emulsifiers have the property to reduce the oil/water or water/oil interfacial tension, improve emulsion stability...