Sorbitan tristearate is a nonionic surfactant.

It is variously used as a dispersing agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer, in food and in aerosol sprays.

Brand names for polysorbates include Alkest, Canarcel, and Span.

The consistency of sorbitan tristearate is waxy; its color is light cream to tan.

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