CAS: 67762-27-0
Description
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) , chemical formula C34H72O2, is White solid crystals, granules or wax blocks, with fragrance.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) has a melting point of 48-50°C and a boiling point of 344°C.
Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform and mineral oil.
Sulfonation reaction with concentrated sulfuric acid, no chemical effect in contact with strong alkali.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) has the functions of inhibiting shine, reducing wax viscosity, and stabilizing cosmetic emulsions.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ), cetearyl alcohol or cetylstearyl alcohol is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl (16 C) and stearyl alcohols (18 C) and is classified as a fatty alcohol.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) is used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam boosting surfactant, as well as an aqueous and nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) imparts an emollient feel to the skin and can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) is commonly used in hair conditioners and other hair products.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) is a component of most topical medicament creams and cosmetic creams.
The prevalence of cetearyl alcohol allergy is higher in leg ulcer patients, as one might expect from a potential topical medicament allergen.
The risk of allergic contact dermatitis to cetearyl alcohol increases with the use of multiple topical medicaments.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) is a mixture of two solid long-chain aliphatic fatty alcohols which are cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) can penetrate inflamed skin more readily than the longer-chained stearyl alcohol.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) is an important allergen amongst patients with stasis eczema and leg ulcers.
The risk of developing cetearyl alcohol allergy seems to increase with polypharmacy.
As EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) is usually considered part of the base, manufacturers may not include it in the product labeling.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) allergic patients generally have positive patch test reactions to stearyl alcohol.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) is widely used in steroid creams, emollients and cosmetics.
Sometimes only one of the stereoisomers is used.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) is a component of emulsifying wax and therefore found in emulsifying ointment and aqueous cream BP.
EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) is used to help soften the skin and hair and to thicken and stabilize cosmetic products, like lotions and hair products.
As an emollient, EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ) is considered an effective ingredient for soothing and healing dry skin.
Products with EMERCOL C16-18 60:40 MY ( Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol 60:40 ): skin lotions, moisturizers, skin creams, sunscreen, shampoo, conditioners, hair removal creams, hair mousse, anti-frizz hair cream, hair dye,mascar.
Category: Heterocyclic Organic Compound
Molecular: FormulaC18H38O.C16H34O
Molecular Weight: 512.941
Physical State: Solid
Flash Point: 132.853ºC
Density: 0.842 g/cm³
Appearance: White small spherical solid
Refractive Index: 1.46
Synonyms
Alcohols,
C16-18;