Cetearyl Alcohol C16-18 / Cetyl-stearyl Alcohol / Cetostearyl Alcohol is a mixture of C16 (cetyl alcohol) and C18 (stearyl alcohol) derived from natural palm/coconut oil, which has emulsifying, thickening and moisturizing properties, and is the core basic raw material for daily chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
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Product Parameter
Chemical Formula: C18H38O.C16H34O
CAS No. 67762-27-0
Cetearyl Alcohol C16-18
Items
C16-18
C18-16
Appearance(30℃)
White Particles
White Particles
Colour (Hazen)
≤10
≤10
Acid Value(mgKOH/g)
≤0.1
≤0.1
Saponification Value(mgKOH/g)
≤1.0
≤1.0
Iodine Value gI2/100g
≤0.5
≤0.5
Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g)
218-228
210-220
Hydrocarbon alkyl %
≤1.0
≤1.0
Main components%
≥98
≥98
C12
C14
0-1
0-1
C16
68-78
20-32
C18
20-32
68-78
C20
0-1
0-1
Others alcohol
Melting Point ℃
47-52
50-55
Product Feature and Application
Cetearyl Alcohol C16-18 is a mixture of fatty alcohols used primarily as an emulsifier, thickener, and lubricant.
Skin care: Cream/emulsion base (O/W system)
Hair care: Thickening agent for hair mask/conditioner
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