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STEARYL ALCOHOL

Stearyl alcohol is widely used in various industries, particularly in the production of personal care and cosmetic products.
Stearyl Alcohol acts as an emollient and emulsifier, helping to soften and condition the skin and hair.
Stearyl Alcohol is commonly found in moisturizers, lotions, creams, and hair conditioners.

CAS Number: 112-92-5
EC Number: 204-017-6
Chemical formula: C18H38O / CH3(CH2)17OH
Molecular Weight: 270.5 g/mol

SYNONYMS:
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Stearyl Alcohol is a handy multi-tasker, white to light yellowish oil-loving wax that works very well in oil-in-water emulsions.
Stearyl Alcohol makes your skin feel nice and smooth (emollient), stabilizes oil-water mixes and gives body to them.
Oh, and one more thing: Stearyl Alcohol's a so-called fatty alcohol - the good, emollient type of alcohol that is non-drying and non-irritating.

Stearyl Alcohol is often mixed with fellow fatty alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, and the mixture is called Cetearyl Alcohol in the ingredient list.
Stearyl Alcohol is an organic compound classified as a fatty alcohol.
Stearyl Alcohol takes the form of white granules or flakes, which are insoluble in water.

Stearyl alcohol, also known as octadecyl alcohol, is a fatty alcohol derived from stearic acid.
Stearyl Alcohol is a waxy, white solid with a mild characteristic odor.
Stearyl alcohol, or 1-octadecanol, is an organic compound classified as a saturated fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)16CH2OH.

Stearyl Alcohol takes the form of white granules or flakes, which are insoluble in water.
Stearyl alcohol is prepared from stearic acid or certain fats by the process of catalytic hydrogenation.
Stearyl alcohol is a compound produced from stearic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid.

Stearyl Alcohol is a long-chain primary fatty alcohol consisting of a hydroxy function at C-1 of an unbranched saturated chain of 18 carbon atoms.
Stearyl Alcohol has a role as a plant metabolite, a human metabolite and an algal metabolite.

Stearyl Alcohol is a long-chain primary fatty alcohol and an octadecanol.
Stearyl alcohol has been reported in Camellia sinensis, Apis, and other organisms with data available.
Stearyl Alcohol is a naturally occurring fatty alcohol that is a good emollient for the skin and the perfect thickening agent for formulations.

Stearyl Alcohol helps stabilize emulsions and adds opacity to impart beauty products with a more luxurious and creamy appearance.
Stearyl Alcohol is also an excellent foaming agent that allows for a better cleansing experience.
Stearyl Alcohol appears as a white, waxy solid in its raw form and has a mild, fatty odor.

Stearyl Alcohol can most commonly be found in conditioners, creams, lotions, lipsticks, and also deodorants.
Additionally, this ingredient is safe and has a low comedogenic rating.
The chemical formula of Stearyl Alcohol is C18H38O.

Stearyl Alcohol is a vegetable-based, highly refined fatty alcohol.
Melting point of Stearyl Alcohol is 56 – 60°C (133-140F).
HLB valu of Stearyl Alcohol is 15.5 (give oil-in-water emulsions but only to a limited degree).

Stearyl Alcohol acts as co-emulsifier, skin conditioner, and superfatting agent.
Stearyl Alcohol has good thickening and stabilizing properties for all kinds of emulsions.
Stearyl Alcohol is a 100% natural, vegetable derived fatty alcohol, used widely in the cosmetic and personal care industry.

Often misinterpreted 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!
Stearyl Alcohol is well known to condition and soften hair and skin, so is also often added to products to increase its moisturizing properties.

Stearyl alcohol is a very effective stabilizer, thickening agent, and emulsifier, for making lotions, creams, shower gel, hair care products, lip balm and more.
Stearyl Alcohol is a vegetable-based, refined fatty alcohol from sustainable coconut oils.

Compared to other fatty alcohols, like cetyl alcohol, in many formulations, stearyl alcohol will result in a product with a slightly softer, conditioned feel and a whiter appearance.
Stearyl alcohol is a vegetable derived long chain fatty alcohol.

Stearyl Alcohol is commonly found in a wide variety of skin care and cosmetic products.
Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient and to help keep other ingredients intact in a formulation.
Stearyl Alcohol is not to be confused with the drying, irritating types of alcohol such as SD alcohol or denatured alcohol.

This versatile ingredient, Stearyl Alcohol, also has cleansing and foam-boosting properties and isn’t considered drying on skin.
Stearyl alcohol is also known as 1-octadecanol, and in its raw form is a white, waxy substance.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has ruled stearyl alcohol safe as a food additive, and the independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel deems it safe as used in cosmetics.

Stearyl Alcohol is derived from the fatty acids of the sweet-smelling coconut and is mostly used as a moisturizer and thickener in skincare, haircare, and cosmetic items.
Natural fatty alcohols such as stearyl alcohol are derived from palm kernel oil and coconut oil.

Stearyl alcohol is produced by converting oils into alcohol, distilling them, and hydrogenating them.
You can extract Stearyl alcohol from stearic acid; using catalytic hydrogenation.
Stearic acid is a natural fatty acid extensively used in many plant-derived, organic hair care products.

Catalytic hydrogenation is the process of adding hydrogen atoms into a molecule with the help of a metal catalyst.
Stearyl alcohol is available in white granules and flakes.
They are insoluble in water.

USES and APPLICATIONS of STEARYL ALCOHOL:
Cosmetic Uses of Stearyl Alcohol: emulsion stabilisers, fragrance, opacifying agents, refatting agents, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactants, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, and viscosity controlling agents.
Personal Care Products: Stearyl alcohol finds extensive applications in the personal care industry.

Stearyl Alcohol is commonly used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent in various skincare products, hair care products, and cosmetics.
Stearyl alcohol helps to moisturize the skin, improve the spreadability of creams and lotions, and stabilize emulsions.

Pharmaceuticals: Stearyl alcohol is utilized in pharmaceutical formulations as an excipient.
Stearyl Alcohol acts as a binder, giving cohesiveness to tablet formulations, and as a lubricant, aiding in the smooth release of tablets from molds during manufacturing.

Stearyl alcohol’s low melting point makes it suitable for solid dispersion applications.
Industrial Applications: Stearyl alcohol is employed in various industrial applications, including the production of lubricants, coatings, and polishes.

Stearyl Alcohol functions as a viscosity modifier and emulsion stabilizer in these formulations, enhancing their performance and stability.
Food Industry: Stearyl alcohol is sometimes used as a food additive, primarily as a coating or glazing agent for fruits and vegetables.
Stearyl Alcohol helps improve the appearance and texture of food products, providing a glossy finish and preventing moisture loss.

Stearyl alcohol also functions as a thickener and stabilizer in formulations, improving the texture and viscosity of products.
Additionally, Stearyl Alcohol is utilized in the manufacturing of candles, lubricants, and pharmaceuticals.
Stearyl Alcohol is used as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics.

Stearyl alcohol is mostly used as an ingredient in lubricants, perfumes, resins and cosmetics.
Stearyl Alcohol has a wide range of uses as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Stearyl Alcohol is used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in ointments, and is widely used as a hair coating in shampoos and hair conditioners.

Stearyl heptanoate, the ester of stearyl alcohol and heptanoic acid (enanthic acid), is found in most cosmetic eyeliners.
Stearyl alcohol has also found application as an evaporation suppressing monolayer when applied to the surface of water.
Stearyl Alcohol is commonly used to form emulsions and is used as a conditioner, emollient, emulsifier and thickener in many cosmetic and personal care products.

Stearyl Alcohol can be used to sterilize pacifier.
As an emulsifier, Stearyl Alcohol helps to bind and keep product ingredients from separating (oil and water), as well as giving products better spreadability.

As a thickening agent and surfactant, Stearyl Alcohol helps to increase the viscosity (thickness) of the product and can also increase the foaming capacity.
Most commonly used in shampoos & conditioners, Stearyl Alcohol is also used widely in other products such as skin lotions, moisturizers & creams, sunscreens, hair removal creams, hair mousse, hair dyes, mascaras, lipsticks, cleansers, and many more!

Applications of Stearyl Alcohol: Stabilizer for cosmetic emulsions, Ointment base, Additive for hair cream conditioners.
Stearyl Alcohol is used thickening agent for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals.
Stearyl Alcohol is used as an emulsifier, emollient, and thickener in many cosmetics and personal care products.

The fatty alcohol- Stearyl alcohol is an organic compound known as Octadecyl alcohol, also known as 1-octadecanol, which is an organic compound commonly called Stearyl Alcohol.
Fatty alcohols are a mixture of fatty acids or oils and alcohols.
They are versatile cosmetic ingredients in numerous skincare, haircare, and personal care products.

HOW TO USE STEARYL ALCOHOL IN HAIRCARE PRODUCTS:
Stearyl alcohol is used in hair care products to keep your strands hydrated and well-conditioned, improving the elasticity of the strands.
Stearyl Alcohol is an emollient, keeping your strands hydrated for a longer time.

Stearyl Alcohol acts as an emulsifier, a thickening agent, and a cleansing agent in your hair care product, gently cleanses your scalp, and restores the hydration level of your strands, improving the texture of your strands.

Stearyl alcohol is primarily used in hair care products to stabilize the product formulation and increase its shelf life.
Due to these beneficial properties, Stearyl alcohol is used in various hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair creams, and mousses.

HOW TO CHOOSE STEARYL ALCOHOL IN HAIRCARE:
When choosing a stearyl alcohol-based haircare product, check the label and look for the terms- Octadecyl alcohol or 1-octadecanol, as they are the synonyms of Stearyl alcohol.

OTHER INGREDIENTS STEARYL ALCOHOL IS COMPATIBLE WITH:
Stearyl Alcohol works well with other hydrating ingredients in your hair care products.

FUNCTIONAL USES OF STEARYL ALCOHOL:
-Cosmetics & Personal Care:
*Emollient (smooths and softens skin).
*Emulsifier / stabilizer in creams and lotions (especially W/O emulsions).
*Thickener, bodying and pearlizing agent.
*Antifoaming agent, hair conditioner and opacifier.

-Pharmaceuticals:
*In OTC ointments, generally up to 8 % concentration.

-Food Industry:
Approved as direct and indirect food additive by FDA.

-Industrial:
Stearyl Alcohol is used in lubricants, resins, surface-active agents, antifoaming blends.

BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS OF STEARYL ALCOHOL:
*Emollient:
Stearyl Alcohol softens and smooths the skin by forming semi-occlusive barrier.

*Emulsifying:
Stearyl Alcohol stabilizes water‑in‑oil formulations and improves consistency.

*Thickening / texturizing:
Stearyl Alcohol adds body and matte finish to creams; enhances hair feel.
Antifoam & opacifier in cleansing products.

*Hair care:
Stearyl Alcohol improves hydration, elasticity, and smoothness.

In conclusion, stearyl alcohol is a widely used fatty alcohol valued for its emollient, emulsifying, and texturizing properties.
Stearyl Alcohol has an excellent safety profile, with low toxicity and irritation potential, though rare allergic reactions have been reported.
Proper handling and formulation hygiene ensure Stearyl Alcohol remains a safe and effective ingredient across cosmetics, skincare, haircare, food, and pharmaceutical applications.

BENEFITS OF STEARYL ALCOHOL IN HAIRCARE:
Long-chain fatty alcohols such as stearyl alcohol differ from the short chain or volatile alcohols such as propanol, ethanol, and isopropyl alcohol.
Short chain alcohol can strip the natural oil of your hair, making your hair look dry, frizzy, and brittle.
Contrary to this, long-chain fatty alcohol has a hydrating, soothing, and conditioning effect keeping your hair soft and silky.
Let's elucidate the benefits of stearyl alcohol in haircare.

*Conditioners
The emollient properties of stearyl alcohol are to keep your strands well-conditioned, soft, and shiny.
In addition to preventing moisture loss, Stearyl Alcohol makes your hair look soft, smooth, and glossy.

*Improves the texture
Stearyl alcohol is known to improve the product's texture by improving the formulation's consistency.
Stearyl Alcohol acts as a thickening agent, giving the product a rich, creamy consistency, thus making it more appealing to your senses.

*Emulsifier
Emulsifier plays a vital role in providing stability to the product formula.
Most hair care products contain oil and water-based ingredients in the product formula.

Stearyl alcohol binds the immiscible liquids such as oil and water together in the product.
Stearyl Alcohol binds the product's ingredients and prevents them from separating in the formula.

*Improve the barrier function
Stearyl alcohol is used as an emollient to hydrate and condition your scalp and hair.
As a result, your skin remains hydrated longer due to the protective barrier created by these fatty acids.

Stearyl alcohol is good for shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks to improve dry and flaky skin.
Emollients are essential for maintaining the scalp's natural barrier, which is crucial to scalp health.

Disrupting the skin's natural barrier can lead to dry scalp conditions such as dry, itchy, and flaky scalp.
Stearyl alcohol's emollient qualities help to smoothen and detangle hair.
Stearyl Alcohol is found in many hair care products.

*Wetting & dispersing agents
Stearyl Alcohol helps reduce the molecules' surface tension, facilitating better absorption of the ingredients.
Stearyl Alcohol improves the product's spreadability, allowing it to glide through your strands, thus improving the efficacy of the product formula.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF STEARYL ALCOHOL:
*Structure:
Long saturated primary fatty alcohol, CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CH₂OH.
Non-ionizable, amphipathic (fatty alcohol) – functions as nonionic surfactant/emulsifier.
Stable under typical formulation conditions.

PRODUCTION & OCCURRENCE OF STEARYL ALCOHOL:
*Synthesis:
Catalytic hydrogenation of stearic acid or fats; can also be Ziegler reductive process.

*Natural occurrence:
Found in plant waxes, insect secretions, and mammalian sebum.

PROPERTIES OF STEARYL ALCOHOL:
Stearyl alcohol, also known as octadecyl alcohol, is a long-chain fatty alcohol with the chemical formula C18H38O.
Stearyl Alcohol is a white, waxy solid that is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether.
Stearyl alcohol is derived from natural sources, such as vegetable oils or animal fats, and is typically produced through the hydrogenation of fatty acids.

BENEFITS OF STEARYL ALCOHOL:
*Emollient and Moisturizing Properties:
Stearyl alcohol acts as an emollient, helping to soften and smooth the skin.
Stearyl Alcohol forms a protective barrier on the skin’s surface, preventing moisture loss and keeping the skin hydrated.
Stearyl alcohol is particularly beneficial for dry and sensitive skin types.

*Stability and Texture Enhancement:
In personal care products, stearyl alcohol contributes to the stability and texture enhancement of formulations.
Stearyl Alcohol helps emulsify and stabilize oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, ensuring a consistent and smooth texture.

*Binder and Lubricant:
Stearyl alcohol’s binding properties make it useful in the pharmaceutical industry for tablet manufacturing.
Stearyl Alcohol helps to hold tablet ingredients together and provides structural integrity.
As a lubricant, Stearyl Alcohol aids in the smooth release of tablets during manufacturing and consumption.

*Versatility in Formulations:
Stearyl alcohol’s versatility allows it to be incorporated into various formulations, providing texture, stability, and performance enhancement.
Stearyl Alcohol can be customized to meet specific formulation requirements, making it a valuable ingredient in different industries.

Conclusion:
Stearyl alcohol is a versatile compound with applications in personal care products, pharmaceuticals, industrial formulations, and the food industry.
Its properties as an emollient, stabilizer, binder, and lubricant make Stearyl Alcohol valuable in different industrial processes.

BENEFITS AND USES OF STEARYL ALCOHOL:
This is one of the most commonly found lubricating ingredients in shampoos, silicone-free conditioners, creams, shower gels, body butter, hair masks, crack creams, etc.

You can add Stearyl Alcohol to your moisturizers or base makeup products to achieve the glass-skin effect.
Stearyl Alcohol binds water to your skin making it look extremely hydrated and plump.
Stearyl Alcohol helps in deeper penetration of the active ingredients into the skin and enhances their efficacy.

You can add Stearyl Alcohol to your lotions and body butter to thicken them.
Add Stearyl Alcohol to your conditioners to achieve the smoothest hair possible while taming all the flyways.
You can use Stearyl Alcohol to thicken your formulations while ensuring they remain stable for long periods.

HOW STEARYL ALCOHOL WORKS:
Stearyl Alcohol works by forming a layer over the skin and preventing water loss from the surface of the skin.
Stearyl Alcohol works as a stabilizer and emulsifier and prevents the separation of oil from water in various formulations.

CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY OF STEARYL ALCOHOL:
Stearyl Alcohol can be used at a concentration of 0.1%-50% depending on the formulation.
Stearyl Alcohol is soluble in water, alcohol, ether, and benzene.

HOW TO USE STEARYL ALCOHOL:
Heat the water phase and the oil phase separately.
Blend vigorously and add pure stearyl alcohol to the mix.
Continue blending until a homogenous mixture is formed.
Adjust the pH of the formulation after adding other ingredients.

WHAT DOES STEARYL ALCOHOL DO?
Stearyl alcohol has emollient properties and also can function as an emulsifier and thickener in products.
In stick products, such as deodorants and antiperspirants, Stearyl Alcohol helps to emulsify the active ingredient and fragrance into the wax base.
Stearyl Alcohol also helps modify the physical texture of the stick’s waxy base.

HOW IS STEARYL ALCOHOL MADE?
Stearyl alcohol is derived from coconut and palm kernel oils.
The oils are converted to alcohol, distilled and hydrogenated into stearyl alcohol.

WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES OF STEARYL ALCOHOL?
Other materials that can be used for this purpose in Stearyl Alcohol include synthetic waxes, petroleum waxes, silicones and other modified oils.

IS STEARYL ALCOHOL THE RIGHT OPTION FOR ME?
Stearyl alcohol has a long history of safe use in personal care products.

STEARYL ALCOHOL AT A GLANCE:
*Fatty alcohol used as a moisturizer and cleansing agent
*Ruled safe as a food additive and as used in cosmetics
*Stearyl Alcohol is a white, waxy substance in its raw form
*Also known as 1-octadecanol

WHAT STEARYL ALCOHOL USED FOR?
Stearyl Alcohol is primarily used as a thickener and moisturizing agent to hydrate and soften the skin.
In products like creams and lotions, Stearyl Alcohol helps form a creamy texture that enhances the application and feel of the product.
Stearyl Alcohol is also effective in stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions which prevents the separation of ingredients in a formulation, in turn improving the consistency and longevity.

Stearyl Alcohol is also added to deodorants to stabilize it and enhance the texture.
In hair care products, Stearyl Alcohol helps in thickening products like conditioners and shampoos and acts as a mild surfactant to aid the cleansing process.

ORIGIN OF STEARYL ALCOHOL:
Stearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol that comes from natural sources such as plant oils or animal fats.
In the modern days, plant-based sources such as coconut or palm oil are preferred over animal sources like tallow.
These plant oils are first hydrolyzed or saponified to release fatty acids - from which the stearic acid is separated.
It then undergoes the hydrogenation process where hydrogen is added to stearic acid in the presence of a catalyst.
This results in the formation of Stearyl Alcohol which is purified to remove any impurities.

WHAT DOES STEARYL ALCOHOL DO IN A FORMULATION?
*EMOLLIENT
*EMULSION STABILISING
*FOAMING
*HUMECTANT
*MASKING
*MOISTURISING
*SKIN CONDITIONING
*SMOOTHING
*SURFACTANT
*VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Stearyl Alcohol is safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products.
Stearyl Alcohol is well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin.

Its low comedogenic rating ensures that Stearyl Alcohol does not clog pores or cause acne.
A patch test can still be performed for added safety.
If derived from plant sources, Stearyl Alcohol is generally considered vegan and halal.

ALTERNATIVES OF STEARYL ALCOHOL:
*CETYL ALCOHOL
*CETEARYL ALCOHOL
*BEHENYL ALCOHOL

WHAT IS IT?
Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol are long chain fatty alcohols.
Stearyl Alcohol is a white, waxy solid with a faint odor, while Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol are clear, colorless liquids.
These three ingredients are found in a wide variety of products such as hair conditioners, foundations, eye makeup, skin moisturizers, skin cleansers and other skin care products.

WHY IS IT USED?
Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol help to form emulsions and prevent an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components.
These ingredients also reduce the tendency of finished products to generate foam when shaken.

When used in the formulation of skin care products, Stearyl Alcohol, Oleyl Alcohol and Octyldodecanol act as lubricants on the skin surface, which gives the skin a soft, smooth appearance.

SCIENTIFIC FACTS
Stearyl Alcohol and Oleyl Alcohol are mixtures of long-chain fatty alcohols.
Stearyl Alcohol consists primarily of n-octadecanol, while Oleyl Alcohol is primarily unsaturated 9-n-octadecenol.
Octyldodecanol is a branched chain fatty alcohol.

Fatty alcohols are higher molecular weight nonvolatile alcohols.
They are produced from natural fats and oils by reduction of the fatty acid (-COOH) grouping to the hydroxyl function (-OH).
Alternately, several completely synthetic routes yield fatty alcohols which may be structurally identical or similar to the naturally-derived alcohols.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of STEARYL ALCOHOL:
Chemical formula: C18H38O
Molar mass: 270.49 g/mol
Appearance: White solid
Density: 0.812 g/cm3
Melting point: 59.4 to 59.8 °C (138.9 to 139.6 °F; 332.5 to 332.9 K)
Boiling point: 210 °C (410 °F; 483 K) at 15 mmHg (2.0 kPa)
Solubility in water: 1.1×10−3 mg/L
Flash point: 185 °C (365 °F; 458 K)
CAS number: 112-92-5

EC number: 204-017-6
Hill Formula: C₁₈H₃₈O
Molar Mass: 270.49 g/mol
HS Code: 2905 17 00
Boiling point: 330 - 360 °C
Density: 0.805 - 0.815 g/cm3 (60 °C)
Flash point: 195 °C
Ignition temperature: 230 °C DIN 51794

Melting Point: 55 - 60 °C
Vapor pressure: <1 hPa (20 °C)
Bulk density: 300 kg/m3
Molecular Weight: 270.5 g/mol
XLogP3: 8.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 1
Rotatable Bond Count: 16
Exact Mass: 270.292265831 g/mol

Monoisotopic Mass: 270.292265831 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area: 20.2Å²
Heavy Atom Count: 19
Formal Charge: 0
Complexity: 145
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: 1
Compound Is Canonicalized: Yes
Appearance Form: solid
Color: colorless
Odor: No data available
Odor Threshold: No data available

pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: 57 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 335 °C
Flash point: 195 °C
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Vapor pressure: < 0,01 hPa at 38 °C
Vapor density: No data available

Relative density: 0,91 at 20 °C
Water solubility: 0,001 g/l at 23 °C - slightly soluble
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: log Pow: 7,4
Autoignition temperature: ca.269 °C at 1.013 hPa
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity
Viscosity, kinematic: 4,0 mm2/s - ASTM D 445
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available

Oxidizing properties: No data available
Other safety information: No data available
Appearance: white solid powder (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Melting Point: 57.00 to 60.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 210.00 °C. @ 15.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 333.00 to 335.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure: 0.000009 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density: 9.3 ( Air = 1 )

Flash Point: 282.00 °F. TCC ( 138.89 °C. )
logP (o/w): 7.971 (est)
Soluble in: alcohol
water, 0.0151 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
water, 0.0011 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
Insoluble in: water
Chemical formula: C18H38O
Molar mass: 270.49 g/mol
Appearance: White solid

Density: 0.812 g/cm3
Melting point: 59.4 to 59.8 °C (138.9 to 139.6 °F; 332.5 to 332.9 K)
Boiling point: 210 °C (410 °F; 483 K) at 15 mmHg (2.0 kPa)
Solubility in water: 1.1×10−3 mg/L
CAS number: 112-92-5
EC number: 204-017-6
Hill Formula: C₁₈H₃₈O
Molar Mass: 270.49 g/mol
HS Code: 2905 17 30

Boiling point: 330 - 360 °C
Density   0.805 - 0.815 g/cm3 (60 °C)
Flash point: 195 °C
Ignition temperature: 230 °C DIN 51794
Melting Point: 55 - 60 °C
Vapor pressure: <1 hPa (20 °C)
Bulk density: 300 kg/m3
Water Solubility: 5.22e-05 mg/mL
logP: 8.27
logP: 7.03
logS: -6.7

pKa (Strongest Acidic): 16.84
pKa (Strongest Basic): -2
Physiological Charge: 0
Hydrogen Acceptor Count: 1
Hydrogen Donor Count: 1
Polar Surface Area: 20.23 Å2
Rotatable Bond Count: 16
Refractivity: 86.55 m3·mol-1
Polarizability: 38.65 Å3
Number of Rings: 0
Bioavailability: 0

Rule of Five: No
Ghose Filter: No
Veber's Rule: No
MDDR-like Rule: No
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H38O
CAS Number: 112-92-5
Molecular Weight: 270.49
MDL number: MFCD00002823
UNSPSC Code: 12352104
EC Index Number: 204-017-6

NACRES: NA.22
Grade: synthesis grade
Bp: 330–360 °C / 1013 hPa
Vapor pressure: <1 hPa (20 °C)
Appearance: white solid powder (est)
Assay: 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Melting Point: 57.00 to 60.00 °C @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 210.00 °C @ 15.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point: 333.00 to 335.00 °C @ 760.00 mm Hg

Vapor Pressure: 0.000009 mmHg @ 25.00 °C (est)
Vapor Density: 9.3 (Air = 1)
Flash Point: 282.00 °F TCC (138.89 °C)
logP (o/w): 7.971 (est)
Soluble in: alcohol
water, 0.0151 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
water, 0.0011 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
Insoluble in: water

IUPAC name: Octadecan-1-ol
Formula: C₁₈H₃₈O
Molecular weight: 270.49 g/mol
CAS number: 112‑92‑5
EC / EINECS number: 204‑017‑6
Appearance: White waxy flakes or granules
Density: ~0.812 g/cm³ at 25 °C (range 0.805–0.815 g/cm³ at 60 °C)
Melting point: ~55–60 °C (literature: 59.4–59.8 °C)
Boiling point: ~330–360 °C at 1013 hPa; also noted around 210 °C under unspecified conditions

Flash point: ~185–195 °C
Auto‑ignition temperature: ~230 °C (DIN) or ~842 °F
Vapor pressure: <1 hPa at 20 °C; <0.01 mmHg at 38 °C
Vapor density: ~9.3 × air
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, acetone, diethyl ether, chloroform, benzene
Physical form: White waxy flakes
Melting point: ~55–60 °C
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in common organics
Main uses: Emollient, emulsifier, thickener, anti‑foam, hair conditioner

FIRST AID MEASURES of STEARYL ALCOHOL:
-Description of first-aid measures:
*If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh
*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:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of STEARYL 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 STEARYL 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 STEARYL 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 STEARYL 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 STEARYL 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