PRODUCTS

STEARYL ALCOHOL

Stearyl alcohol coats hair and skin with a thin coating, protecting strands and skin with a smooth film, helping to prevent damage and moisture loss.
Stearyl alcohol can also help make hair smoother and shinier.
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.

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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Unlike traditional alcohols that can be drying to both skin and hair, stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol.
Stearyl alcohol comes as a solid, waxy pellet.
Stearyl alcohol’s melted and then added to oil based or emulsified products.

Stearyl alcohol’s also plant derived and biodegradable.
Stearyl alcohol is a great ingredient to have in your collection if you’re making skincare or hair care products.
Stearyl alcohol will help take lotions, conditioners, and masks to the next level.

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

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 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.

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 a vegetable-derived ingredient that's naturally found in plants, insects, and even humans, says Lain.
Per our point about not all alcohols being the same, those used in skincare typically fall into one of two categories.
Stearyl alcohol is a long-chained fatty alcohol, which differs from volatile alcohols, such as denatured alcohol (also known as alcohol denat), isopropyl alcohol, and SD alcohol, explains Robinson.

The latter are fast-drying and cooling and evaporate as soon as they're applied onto the skin.
That's all fine and dandy, but the volatile alcohols are also the ones that can be too drying and irritating for many.
(It's worth noting that there are also aromatic alcohols, used to, you guessed it, add fragrance to products, and these also have a tendency of being drying.)

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), Stearyl alcohol 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 thickener of cosmetic products, mainly creams and lotions.
A natural alcohol which is derived from vegetable sources, Stearyl alcohol changes the viscosity and adds stability to creams and lotions.

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, Stearyl alcohol is safe and has a low comedogenic rating.

The chemical formula of Stearyl Alcohol is C18H38O.
Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol blend of ratios of cetyl and stearyl alcohols from vegetable sources.
Stearyl alcohol is also known as Cetostearyl alcohol and Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol.

USES and APPLICATIONS of STEARYL ALCOHOL:
Applications of Stearyl alcohol: Serums, creams & lotions, deodorants and other stick personal care products.
Stearyl alcohol is used as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Stearyl alcohol’s great for skin and hair, adding emollient properties to emulsified or oil based products.

Stearyl alcohol also acts as a co-emulsifier, helping to stabilize emulsions, and as a thickening agent.
Stearyl alcohol has a silky feel in products and adds body without making your product feel heavy or greasy.

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.
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, Thickening agent for cosmetics and 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.
Stearyl alcohol is used in many industries but predominantly in personal care.

-Use of Stearyl alcohol:
Melt before use (58°C/138°F) or add to hot water phase.
Typical use level 0.5-10%.
For external use only.

BENEFITS AND USES of STEARYL ALCOHOL:
Stearyl alcohol 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.

WHERE IS STEARYL ALCOHOL FOUND?
Stearyl alcohol is found in lubricants, resins, perfumes, cosmetics, shampoos, and conditioners.

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

BENEFITS of STEARYL ALCOHOL:
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 can be used as opacifier.

FORMULATION GUIDELINES of STEARYL ALCOHOL:
Stearyl alcohol is used in emulsions as a stabilizer, opacifier, and can support foam in surfactant systems.
Stearyl alcohol provides an emollient feel to skin and hair.
Stearyl alcohol will provide viscosity increase to all systems.
Stearyl alcohol can be used in all personal care products including skin care, hair care and color cosmetics.

BENEFITS of STEARYL ALCOHOL FOR SKIN:
On the flip side, because stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, "it's not drying, non-irritating, and usually beneficial when used consistently.
Stearyl alcohol acts as an emollient, leaving the skin feeling smooth and soft by forming a protective layer on the surface and helping to prevent moisture loss.

Stearyl alcohol's often combined with cetyl alcohol (another fatty alcohol) to create cetearyl alcohol, which also has emollient properties.
The primary reason Stearyl alcohol shows up in skincare products has more to do with formulation reasons and its ability to act as an emulsifier, ensuring that oil and water can be blended so that products ultimately feel thicker and more cosmetically pleasing.

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