Description

Cetearyl Alcohol is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol blend, widely recognized for its excellent emollient and stabilizing properties. This versatile ingredient is crucial for creating stable, luxurious textures in a variety of formulations, ensuring product performance and consumer satisfaction. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries seeking reliable thickening and conditioning effects.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Primarily used as a co-emulsifier, thickener, and opacifying agent in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners to provide a rich, non-greasy feel.
• Pharmaceutical Ointments & Creams: Serves as a stiffening agent and stabilizer in topical drug delivery systems, enhancing the consistency and shelf-life of medicinal products.
• Hair Care Products: Acts as a key conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and styling products, improving hair manageability and imparting a soft, smooth finish.
• Skin Care Emulsions: Functions as an effective emollient and viscosity builder in moisturizers, sunscreens, and anti-aging serums, contributing to skin barrier protection and elegant texture.
• Industrial Applications: Utilized as a lubricant and processing aid in textile, paper, and plastic manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cetearyl Alcohol
CAS No.	67762-27-0
Molecular Formula	Mixture of C16H34O and C18H38O
Molecular Weight	~242.44 (Cetyl) / ~270.49 (Stearyl)
Synonyms	Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol; Cetostearyl Alcohol; C16-18 Alcohols; Fatty Alcohols, C16-18; Lanette O; Adol 63; Tego Alkanol 1618; Crodacol CS90; 1-Hexadecanol / 1-Octadecanol mixture
EINECS	267-008-6

Quality Control

Our Cetearyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. It can be produced to meet various pharmacopoeial standards, including USP-NF and EP, as required. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, composition, and physical parameters, ensuring it meets your specific application needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White flakes, pellets, or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	205 - 220 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 2.0 g I2/100g
Saponification Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	48 - 55 °C
Cetyl Alcohol Content	20 - 35 %
Stearyl Alcohol Content	65 - 80 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.