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CETEARYL ALCOHOL

 

Cetearyl alcohol is used for salves, medical skin care products and textile auxiliaries among others.
Cetearyl alcohol can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations--cream, lotion, ointment, body butter, salt scrubs.
Cetearyl alcohol is used to bring smoothness and thickness to the products while also providing hydrating properties.


CAS Number: 67762-27-0 / 8005-44-5
EC Number: 267-008-6 
Chem/IUPAC Name:: Alcohols, C16-18
Molecular Formula: C34H72O2
Molecular Weight: 512.9

SYNONYMS:
Cetyl Alcohol, Hexadecan-1-ol, Cetanol, Ethal, Ethol, Hexadecanol, Hexadecyl alcohol, Palmityl alcohol, (C16-C18) alkyl alcohol, alcohols, C1618, C16-18 alcohols, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl/stearyl alcohol, 1-octadecanol mixed with 1-hexadecanol, Cetostearyl alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetylstearyl alcohol, cetyl stearyl alcohol, Crodacol CS90, Lanette O, 1-Hexadecanol compd. with 1-octadecanol (1:1), C18H38O • C16H34O, Alcohols, C16-18, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Cetyl/Stearyl Alcohol, 1-Octadecanol mixt. with 1-Hexadecanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetylstearyl alcohol, Cetyl/stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, 67762-27-0, Cetyl/stearyl alcohol, hexadecan-1-ol; octadecan-1-ol, 8005-44-5, Cetearyl Alcohol [NF], UNII-2DMT128M1S, Lanette O, EINECS 267-008-6, Ceto/Stearyl Alcohol, EC 267-008-6, 2DMT128M1S, SCHEMBL1091511, Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol (50/50), Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetylstearyl alcohol, Cetyl/stearyl alcohol, Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hexadecan-1-ol + Octadecan-1-ol, Hexadecanol + octadecanol, Hexadecyl alcohol + octadecyl alcohol, Adol 63, Adol 65, Adol 66, Alfol 1618, Alfol 1618C, Alfol 30F, BTMS 350, Barolub LOH, C16-18 alcohols, C16-18 alcs., C16-18 fatty alcohols, CO 1618, CS 50, Cestopal 80M, Cetalol SCA, Cetanol K, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetostearyl alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cire algonol CS, Cire deLanol ST, Conol 30OC, Crodacol 1618, Crodacol CS 50, Crodacol CS 90, Crodacol SCB, Crodamol CS 90, Cyclochem emulsion wax, Dehydag wax N, Ecorol 68/50P, Epal 1618, Hydrenol D, Hydrenol DV, Hydrenol MY, Hyfatol CS, Hyfatol CS 50, Hyfatol CS/EP, Kalcohl 68, Kalcohl 6850, Kalcohl 6870, Kalcohl 86, Kalcohl 8665, Kalcohl 8688, Kalcol 1618, Kalcol 6850, Kolliphor CS-A, Kolliphor CS-B, Kolliwax CSA 50, Kolliwax CSA 70, Lanette 20, Lanette D, Lanette O, Laurex CS, Mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols, NAA 45, Cetostearyl alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, cetyl stearyl alcohol, Crodacol CS90, Lanette O, 1-Hexadecanol compd. with 1-octadecanol (1:1), C1618, LANETTE AOK, CETOSTEAROL, heptadecan-1-ol, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, Alkohole, C16-18, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetostearyl Alcohol, C16-18-Alkylalcohol, CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL, Ceto-stearyl alcohol, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL-STEARYL ALCOHOL, tetratriacontan-17-ol, CETYL ALCOHOL - STEARYL ALCOHOL, (C16-C18) alkyl alcohol, alcohols, C1618, C16-18 alcohols, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl/stearyl alcohol, 1-octadecanol, mixed with 1-hexadecanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetylstearyl alcohol, Cetyl/stearyl alcohol

This co-emulsifier, Cetearyl alcohol, in the form of small white pastilles is composed of half cetyl alcohol and half stearyl alcohol.
Cetearyl alcohol is purely plant-based and therefore biodegradable.
In hair care products, the combination with T-Go Amid S 18 is particularly popular.


In hair treatments, a concentration of Cetearyl alcohol of up to 4% is recommended.
Cetearyl alcohol is a all-purpose thickening agent.
Cetearyl alcohol is NF grade, 95% active components.


Cetearyl alcohol is composed of fatty alcohols, 70:30 ratio.
C18 weight percentage stearyl alcohol 60-75% and C16 weight percentage cetyl alcohol 25-35%.
HLB value of Cetearyl alcohol is 15.5 (creates oil-in-water emulsions but only to a limited degree).


Cetearyl Alcohol is an all-purpose thickening agent.
NF grade of Cetearyl alcohol, 95% active components.
Cetearyl alcohol is composed of fatty alcohols, 70:30 ratio.


C18 weight percentage stearyl alcohol 60-75% and C16 weight percentage cetyl alcohol 25-35%.
HLB 15.5 (creates oil-in-water emulsions but only to a limited degree).
Cetearyl alcohol is non-gelling thickener, viscosity and consistency enhancer.


Cetearyl alcohol works also in water-free products like lipsticks.
Cetearyl alcohol acts as co-emulsifier at concentrations under 2%.
Cetearyl alcohol has emollient, moisturizing, and foam boosting properties.


Cetearyl alcohol is a vegetable sourced fatty alcohol derived from palm fatty alcohols (cetyl and stearyl alcohol) used to thicken and stabilize formulations.
Cetearyl alcohol imparts an emollient feel to the skin.


Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of stearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol forming a waxy, white mixture to be used in cosmetics.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol blend typically composed of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohols.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a vegetable sourced fatty alcohol that is a white, waxy mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.


An extremely common multitasker ingredient, Cetearyl alcohol, that gives your skin a nice soft feel (emollient) and gives body to creams and lotions.
Cetearyl alcohol also helps to stabilize oil-water mixes (emulsions), though it does not function as an emulsifier in itself.


Cetearyl alcohol's typical use level in most cream type formulas is 2-3%.
Cetearyl alcohol’s a so-called fatty alcohol, a mix of cetyl and stearyl alcohol, other two emollient fatty alcohols.
Though chemically speaking, Cetearyl alcohol is alcohol (as in, it has an -OH group in its molecule), its properties are totally different from the properties of low molecular weight or drying alcohols such as denat. alcohol.


Fatty alcohols have a long oil-soluble (and thus emollient) tail part that makes them absolutely non-drying and non-irritating and are totally ok for the skin.
Cetearyl Alcohol, or Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol is a vegetable derived product that is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting of Cetyl and Stearyl Alcohol.


Cetearyl Alcohol can be derived naturally, or made synthetically.
Cetearyl Alcohol is 100% natural (vegetable derived) and contains no synthetics of any kind!
Often confused as an "alcohol" (usually referring to ethyl or rubbing alcohol, both of which are often very drying to the skin), it is in fact, quite the opposite!


Cetearyl Alcohol is well known to condition and soften hair and skin, so is also often added to products to increase its moisturizing properties.
Cetearyl alcohol is also found in some food products, especially in decorative lettering or pictures on candy or chewing gum.


If you are using Cetearyl alcohol to help treat diaper rash, clean the diaper area well before use and allow the area to dry before applying the product.
If you are using Cetearyl alcohol to help treat radiation skin burns, check with radiation personnel to see if your brand can be applied before radiation treatment.


Cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol are white, waxy solids.
Isostearyl alcohol is a clear liquid.
Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are the two major components of cetearyl alcohol.


These ingredients are all fatty alcohols and that are widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, especially in skin lotions and creams.
Cetearyl alcohol is a white waxy solid ingredient with a mild soapy odour, and is in a group known as a ‘fatty alcohols’.


Unlike more conventional alcohols like ethanol, fatty alcohols have notably different properties - typically they are non-irritating and non-drying to skin.
Cetearyl alcohol is primarily made from cetyl and stearyl alcohols, which can be synthetically produced or derived from plant oils such as coconut and palm, or from animal oils (not used by ecostore).


Cetearyl alcohol, also known as cetostearyl alcohol, is a white, waxy solid made up of a combination of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.
cetearyl alcohol is 70% stearyl alcohol and 30% cetyl alcohol.
Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol which helps to trap water and leave the skin and hair feeling smoother.


Cetearyl alcohol is not the same as other alcohols like ethyl or rubbing alcohol, which can cause irritation.
Cetearyl alcohol is made from cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol which are both fatty alcohols.
This is why Cetearyl alcohol is also known as cetostearyl alcohol.


Both Cetearyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol are usually made from palm oil and coconut oil.
Cetearyl alcohol is a chemical that’s found in personal care products like skin lotions, creams, and hair products.
Unlike other types of alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol’s not drying or irritating and is considered safe and nontoxic for use on skin and hair.


If you’ve ever used lotions, shampoos, or conditioners, you may have noticed they include a chemical called cetearyl alcohol.
The good news is that cetearyl alcohol isn’t “bad” for you, your skin, or your hair.
Most importantly, cetearyl alcohol is very different from “regular” alcohols, like ethanol.


As a health-conscious consumer, you’re likely always on the lookout for skin and haircare products that don’t contain harmful ingredients.
Cetearyl alcohol is a chemical found in cosmetic products.
Cetearyl alcohol’s a white, waxy mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, both fatty alcohols.


They’re found in animals and plants, like coconut and palm oil.
They can also be made in a laboratory.
They’re used in personal care products, mainly skin lotions, hair products, and creams.


They help create smoother creams, thicker lotions, and more stable foam products.
Fatty alcohols are sometimes called long-chain alcohols because of their chemical formula.
They usually have an even number of carbon atoms, with a single alcohol group (–OH) attached to the last carbon.


Cetearyl alcohol isn’t the only fatty alcohol used in cosmetic products.
Other examples include cetyl alcohol, lanolin, oleyl alcohol, and stearyl alcohol.
Unless you have very sensitive skin, you probably don’t need to avoid products containing cetearyl alcohol.


Not only is it considered safe and nontoxic for use on the skin and hair, but Cetearyl alcohol’s also not drying or irritating like other types of alcohol.
Due to its chemical structure, cetearyl alcohol is even permitted by the FDA as an ingredient in products labeled “alcohol-free.”
Cetearyl Alcohol is a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols that can come from vegetable or synthetic sources.

USES and APPLICATIONS of CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
Applications of Cetearyl alcohol:  Emulsion Stabilizer
Cetearyl alcohol improves stability and texture in creams, lotions, conditioners, and ointments.
Emollient for Skin and Hair: Cetearyl alcohol provides a smooth, soft feel and helps reduce moisture loss.


Viscosity Modifier: Cetearyl alcohol is used to adjust product thickness without greasiness.
Natural Origin Ingredient: Plant-derived grades are suitable for clean beauty and vegan formulations.
Cetearyl alcohol is widely used in the cosmetic, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries as an emulsifier, thickener, and skin-conditioning agent.


Melt Cetearyl alcohol before use (54°C/129°F) or add to hot water phase.
Typical use level of Cetearyl alcohol is 0.5-10%.
Cetearyl alcohol is used for external use only.


Applications of Cetearyl alcohol: Lotions, creams, hair shampoos, conditioners, body washes, makeup products.
Cetearyl alcohol is used for salves, medical skin care products and textile auxiliaries among others.
Cetearyl alcohol can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations--cream, lotion, ointment, body butter, salt scrubs.


Cetearyl alcohol is used to bring smoothness and thickness to the products while also providing hydrating properties.
While most alcohols are drying for the skin, cetearyl alcohol traps water and treats skin dryness.
Cetearyl alcohol is used in skin care lotions, hair products, and creams due to its emollient, moisturizing, and foam boosting properties.


They help create smoother, thicker lotions, and cream.
Cetearyl alcohol is used to create more stable foam products.
Cetearyl alcohol stabilizes products, prevents separation, and thickens.


Cetearyl alcohol can also be used as a co-emulsifier.
Cetearyl alcohol is commonly used in products such as skin lotions, moisturizers & creams, sunscreens, shampoos & conditioners, hair removal creams, hair mousse, hair dyes, mascara, and many more!


Cetearyl alcohol is used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and minor skin irritations (such as diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy).
Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking.


Some products (such as zinc oxide, white petrolatum) are used mostly to protect the skin against irritation (such as from wetness).
Dry skin is caused by a loss of water in the upper layer of the skin.
Emollients/moisturizers work by forming an oily layer on the top of the skin that traps water in the skin.


Petrolatum, lanolin, mineral oil and dimethicone are common emollients.
Humectants, including glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol, draw water into the outer layer of skin.
Many products also have ingredients that soften the horny substance (keratin) that holds the top layer of skin cells together (including urea, alpha hydroxy acids such as lactic/citric/glycolic acid, and allantoin).


This helps the dead skin cells fall off, helps the skin keep in more water, and leaves the skin feeling smoother and softer.
Lipstick and other cosmetics use Cetearyl alcohol as a thickener and emulsifier to help maintain a desirable consistency and smooth texture.
SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS of Cetearyl alcohol: Cosmetic products, Personal care products, and Pharmaceutical.


Cetearyl alcohol and the other fatty alcohols keep an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components.
These ingredients are also used to alter the thickness of liquid products and to increase foaming capacity or to stabilize foams.
Cetearyl alcohol has a range of uses in different types of products:


In skin care products, Cetearyl alcohol can be used to modify the viscosity (thickness) of lotions or as an emollient (moisturiser), leaving skin soft and smooth.
In personal and hair care products, Cetearyl alcohol can be used as an emulsifier or emulsion stabiliser, helping emulsifying ingredients more effectively reduce surface tension between water and oil, improving performance.


Cetearyl alcohol is normally used at concentrations of 1-25% in cosmetic products and can be added into the oil phase of your recipe.
Cetearyl alcohol acts as an emulsifier and stabiliser, but it isn't an emulsifier.
Don't try to use Cetearyl alcohol as an emulsifying wax, it won't work!


Cetearyl alcohol adds a wonderful, thick and creamy skin feel to personal care products.
The finished cosmetic products feel lighter than a product thickened with wax.
Cetearyl alcohol is used in cosmetic products for its conditioning, detangling and also anti-frizz properties.


Cetearyl alcohol is used to help soften the skin and hair and to thicken and stabilize cosmetic products, like lotions and hair products.
As an emollient, cetearyl alcohol is considered an effective ingredient for soothing and healing dry skin.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol blend typically composed of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohols.


Cetearyl alcohol  is widely used in the cosmetic, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries as an emulsifier, thickener, and skin-conditioning agent.


-Main Applications of Cetearyl alcohol:
*Emulsion Stabilizer
Cetearyl alcohol improves stability and texture in creams, lotions, conditioners, and ointments.

*Emollient for Skin and Hair
Cetearyl alcohol provides a smooth, soft feel and helps reduce moisture loss.

*Viscosity Modifier
Cetearyl alcohol is used to adjust product thickness without greasiness.

*Natural Origin Ingredient
Plant-derived grades are suitable for clean beauty and vegan formulations.


IS CETEARYL ALCOHOL GOOD FOR SKIN?
Cetearyl alcohol is commonly used in many skin care products like body lotions and creams.
Cetearyl alcohol stabilizes products and improves the texture, making it smoother and thicker.

Cetearyl alcohol's also suitable for use on all skin types including, sensitive skin, acne prone skin and dry skin.

Cetearyl alcohol is commonly found in skincare products like moisturisers, creams and lotions.
Cetearyl alcohol has emollient properties, as it helps moisturise and soften the skin, but it also locks in the moisture.

USES & BENEFITS OF CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
*face cream for hydration
In personal care products like skin lotions and creams, cetyl alcohol serves as a thickening agent and emulsifier, to help keep product ingredients from separating.

Because cetyl alcohol melts at temperatures higher than the average human body temperature, it is useful in cosmetic products like lipsticks, helping lip color adhere to the skin.

*halloween candy corn
Cetyl alcohol is also a multipurpose food additive, used as a flavoring agent or in food decorations.
For example, cetyl alcohol is an ingredient in colorful lettering or pictures on some types of candy or gum.

*gasoline being pumped into car
In industrial applications, cetyl alcohol is a primary ingredient in fuels, chemical intermediates and plasticizers and is used as a lubricant for nuts and bolts in manufacturing applications.

IS CETEARYL ALCOHOL GOOD FOR HAIR?
Cetearyl alcohol is also great in hair products, as it helps to moisturise, hydrate, and soften hair.
Cetearyl alcohol is commonly used in hair conditioners to help thicken the product and add moisture to the hair.

KEY POINTS/OVERVIEW OF CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
Made from vegetable oil (such as palm or coconut oil), Cetearyl alcohol is a common ingredient in cosmetic products or foods.
Cetearyl alcohol  is often used as an industrial lubricant, and can even be a primary ingredient in fuels, chemical intermediates, and plasticizers.
The FDA has approved Cetearyl alcohol for use in cosmetic and food products.

WHAT ARE SOME PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN CETEARYL ALCOHOL?
*Moisturisers and barrier creams
*Steroid creams
*Hair conditioners
*Sunscreens
*Antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral creams
*Psoriasis creams

FUNCTION(S) OF CETEARYL ALCOHOL IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS
*EMULSION STABILISING
Cetearyl alcohol supports emulsion formation and improves product stability.

*OPACIFYING
Cetearyl alcohol reduces transparency and translucency by clouding the product.

*SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
Cetearyl alcohol softens and smoothens the skin.

*SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Surface-active agent to clean skin, hair and / or teeth.

*SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Cetearyl alcohol allows the formation of finely dispersed mixtures of oil and water (emulsions).

*SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
Cetearyl alcohol improves foam quality by increasing volume, structure and / or durability.

*VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Cetearyl alcohol increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products.

WHAT IS CETEARYL ALCOHOL COSMETIC GRADE USED FOR?
Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade is usually known as an inactive ingredient because it does not extend help to the therapeutic purposes of a cosmetic product, but mostly just to keep everything together. 

Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade binds the products together and prevents them from separating. 
Uses of Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade extend further in providing thickness and much-needed bulk to cosmetic and personal care products.


*Skin care: 
Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade is used in a range of moisturizers and skin lotions because it imparts few moisturizing properties apart from binding the cream together. 
Further, it heals dry skin – making Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade skincare quite popular


*Hair care: 
Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade treats hair to make them soft while trapping in water to hydrate them. 
It is commonly found in shampoos and anti-frizz hair creams. 

Is Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade bad for hair? 
The answer is no, as it is not drying like other types of alcohols

ORIGIN OF CETEARYL ALCOHOL COSMETIC GRADE:
Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade is made from a combination of cetyl and stearyl alcohol. 
These alcohols are mostly derived from plant-based sources such as coconut, palm, and vegetable oil.
Further, Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade can also be made in the laboratory.

WHAT DOES CETEARYL ALCOHOL COSMETIC GRADE DO IN A FORMULATION?
*Bulking
*Skin conditioning
*Smoothing
*Surfactant
*Viscosity controlling

KEY PROPERTIES OF CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
*An emollient
*Waxy solid or pastilles
*Plant derived
*Non-GMO
*RSPO MB available
*Halal
*Kosher

SAFETY PROFILE OF CETEARYL ALCOHOL COSMETIC GRADE:
Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade is a safe and non-toxic ingredient that poses little to no risk when applied. 
A minor side effect could be rashes on highly sensitive skin; therefore, a patch test is required. 
Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade is also biodegradable and does not pose any known environmental hazard. 
Additionally, plant-based derivatives make Cetearyl Alcohol cosmetic grade halal and vegan.

ALTERNATIVES OF CETEARYL ALCOHOL COSMETIC GRADE:
*HYDROGENATED COCONUT OIL, 
*HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL, 
*HYDROGENATED SWEET ALMOND OIL

BENEFITS OF CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
*Non-gelling thickener, viscosity and consistency enhancer.
*Cetearyl alcohol works also in water-free products like lipsticks.
*Cetearyl alcohol acts as co-emulsifier at concentrations under 2%.
*Cetearyl alcohol has emollient, moisturizing, and foam boosting properties.

WHAT IS CETEARYL ALCOHOL USED FOR?
Cetyl alcohol helps prevent creams from separating into oil and liquid.
A chemical that helps to keep liquid and oil together is known as an emulsifier.
Cetearyl alcohol may also make a product thicker or increase the product’s ability to foam.

Products with cetearyl alcohol;
*skin lotions
*moisturizers
*skin creams
*sunscreen
*shampoo
*conditioners
*hair removal creams
*hair mousse
*anti-frizz hair cream
*hair dye
*mascara

STORAGE OF CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
Store Cetearyl alcohol in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature.
Preserved Cetearyl alcohol in Original Tight-Closed containers.
Keep Cetearyl alcohol Away from Light and Heating.

HOW TO USE CETYL ALCOHOL LOTION:
*Use Cetearyl alcohol as directed.
*Some products require priming before use.
*Follow all directions on the product package.

CETYL ALCOHOL AND CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Another group of alcohols found in nature are the fatty alcohols, which are derived from saturated vegetable fats such as coconut oil and palm oil.
These have the appearance of solid white fatty waxes and are beneficial to both skin and hair, containing fatty acids that are highly compatible with human cell physiology.

Examples include Cetyl alcohol and Cetearyl alcohol.
Cetyl alcohol is a gentle fatty alcohol that works as an emollient.
It helps to add texture, thickens and improves skin feel.

Cetearyl alcohol is another gentle fatty alcohol.
Cetearyl alcohol helps to stabilise cosmetic products and gives softness to the skin and hair.

Both of these are used in our personal care products.
As the above examples hopefully illustrate, many different compounds make up the group known as 'alcohols', and different alcohols possess widely differing properties.

Some alcohols can have potentially irritating effects (i.e. ethanol alcohol) and must be used with caution in personal care products, whereas others (i.e. cetearyl alcohol) are beneficial and are used as gentle but effective nourishing and conditioning agents.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
Appearance: White waxy solid in flake/prill form at 20°C; also available in white beads.
Density: Approximately 0.81 g/ml at 25°C.
Melting Point: Approximately 49°C, with a range of 45 - 50°C.
Acid Value: Approximately 0.0 mg KOH/g.
Saponification Value: Approximately 0.3 mg KOH/g.
Iodine Value: Approximately 0.4 g I2/100g.
CAS No.: 67762-27-0.
Molecular Formula: C18H38O.C16H34O.

Assay: 99%.
Application: Pharma grade or research purpose.
Storage: Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers in a cool place.
INCI Name: Cetearyl alcohol.
Charge: Non-ionic.
Solubility: Oil.
Usage Rate: 1 - 15%.
Vegan: Yes, sourced from sustainable RSPO approved palm oil.
Shelf Life: 24 months.

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place in 
original sealed containers, protected from moisture. 
Ideal storage temperature is below 40°C.
Appearance: White granule
Color(APHA): ≤10
Acid Value: ≤0.1 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value: ≤0.5 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value: 205-220 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value: ≤0.5gi/100g

Total alcohol: ≥98%
C16/C18 ratio: 30/70; 35/65; 50/50
Boiling Point: 249°C
Melting Point: 50°C
pH: 6.0
Viscosity: 53 cP
InChIKey: UBHWBODXJBSFLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Boiling Point: 515.169°C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 51-53°C

Flash Point: 132.853ºC
Purity: 98%
Density: 0.842 g/cm3
Solubility: Soluble in Chloroform (Slightly), 
Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated)
Appearance: White to Off-white Solid
Storage: Store at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere
Assay: 99%min
EINECS: 267-008-6

Refractive Index: 1.46
Appearance: White beads
Charge: Non-ionic
Solubility: Oil
Melting point: 45 - 50°C
Usage rate: 1 - 15%
Vegan: Yes
Melting point: 48 to 56 °C (118 to 133 °F; 321 to 329 K)
Molecular Weight: 512.9    

Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2    
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 2    
Rotatable Bond Count: 30    
Exact Mass: 512.55323154    
Monoisotopic Mass: 512.55323154    
Topological Polar Surface Area: 40.5 Ų    
Heavy Atom Count: 36
Formal Charge: 0    

Complexity: 267    
Isotope Atom Count: 0    
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0    
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count: 0    
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0    
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count: 0    
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 2    
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Formula: C34H72O2

Appearance: white waxy solid
Mol weight: 512.94
Purity: 99%
% Cetyl alcohol: 45-55%
% Stearyl alcohol: 45-55%
CAS no: 67762-27-0
Density: 0.811

Melting Point: 50-54 C
HLB: 15.5
Solubility: insoluble in water 
appearance: waxy solid,
colour from white to light yellow,
solidification point: from 50 to 54 ᵒC,
carbonyl value: max. 200 mg/kg,
iodine value: max. 1.0 g I2/100 g.
Appearance: White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point: 51 - 53°C

Molecular Weight: 512.93
Storage: 4°C
Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Sonicated)
Molecular Formula: C18H38O.C16H34O
Molar Mass: 512.941
Density: 0.8[at 20℃]
Melting Point: 51 - 53°C
Boling Point: 330.79℃[at 101 325 Pa]
Flash Point: 132.853°C

Water Solubility: 72.197μg/L at 25℃
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol (96 per cent) and in light petroleum. 
When melted, it is miscible with fatty oils, with liquid paraffin and with melted wool fat.
Vapor Presure: 0.001Pa at 25℃
Appearance: Solid
Color: White to Off-White
pKa: 15.76[at 20 ℃]
Storage Condition: Refrigerator
Refractive Index: 1.46

FIRST AID MEASURES of CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
-Description of first-aid measures:
*If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. 
*In case of skin contact:
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
*In case of eye contact:
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
*If swallowed:
Rinse mouth with water.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
-Environmental precautions:
No special environmental precautions required.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Sweep up and shovel. 
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
-Further information:
No data available

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection. 
*Skin protection:
Handle with gloves. 
Wash and dry hands.
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
*Body Protection:
Choose body protection in relation to its type
*Respiratory protection:
Respiratory protection is not required. 
-Control of environmental exposure:
No special environmental precautions required.

HANDLING and STORAGE of CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
-Precautions for safe handling:
*Hygiene measures:
General industrial hygiene practice.
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Store in cool place. 
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of CETEARYL ALCOHOL:
-Reactivity:
No data available
-Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
-Conditions to avoid:
No data available

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