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| Catalog Number | CI-SC-0523 |
| Product Name | Cetearyl Alcohol |
| CAS | 67762-27-0 |
| Structure |  |
| Synonyms | Alcohols, C16-18;Cetyl-stearyl alcohol |
| Description | All-purpose thickening agent. NF grade, 95% active components. Composed of fatty alcohols, 70:30 ratio. C18 weight percentage stearyl alcohol 60-75% and C16 weight percentage cetyl alcohol 25-35%. HLB 15.5 (creates oil-in-water emulsions but only to a limited degree). |
| IUPAC Name | Hexadecan-1-ol;octadecan-1-ol |
| Molecular Weight | 512.94 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C18H38O-C16H34O |
| Canonical SMILES | CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO.CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCO |
| InChI | UBHWBODXJBSFLH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI Key | InChI=1S/C18H38O.C16H34O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19;1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17/h19H,2-18H2,1H3;17H,2-16H2,1H3 |
| Melting Point | 51-53 °C |
| Flash Point | 132.853ºC |
| Density | 0.842 g/mL |
| Solubility | Water-insoluble,partially soluble in alcohol |
| Appearance | White flakes or pastilles, mild characteristic odor |
| Application | Lotions, creams, hair shampoos, conditioners, body washes, makeup products. |
| Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Composition | Cetearyl alcohol |
| Features And Benefits | Non-gelling thickener, viscosity and consistency enhancerWorks also in water-free products like lipsticksActs as co-emulsifier at concentrations under 2%Has emollient, moisturizing, and foam boosting properties |
| GMO | GMONo data available |
| HS Code | 2905170000 |
| INCI | Cetearyl alcohol |
| Manufacture | Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of the fatty alcohols cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol which are made by catalytic hydrogenation of the triglycerides obtained from vegetable and coconut oils and followed by oxidation of a chain growth product of ethylene oligomerized on a triethylaluminum catalyst. |
| Preservation | Preservative-free |
| Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
| Raw Material Source | Coconut oil and vegetable oils |
| Refractive Index | 1.46 |
| Uses | Melt before use (54°C/129°F) or add to hot water phase. Typical use level 0.5-10%. For external use only. |
What are some synonyms for Cetearyl alcohol?
C16-18-Alkylalcohol, LANETTE AOK, CETYL ALCOHOL - STEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYLSTEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL, CETOSTEAROL, Alkohole, C16-18
What is the CAS number for Cetearyl alcohol?
67762-27-0
What are the chemical properties of Cetearyl alcohol?
Melting point, boiling point, density, vapor pressure, solubility, pka, form, color, odor, water solubility
How is Cetearyl alcohol used in the pharmaceutical industry?
It is used in steroid creams, emollients, and cosmetics.
What are some products that may contain Cetearyl alcohol?
Skin lotions, moisturizers, skin creams, sunscreen, shampoo, conditioners, hair removal creams, hair mousse, anti-frizz hair cream, hair dye, mascara
How is Cetearyl alcohol produced?
It is a combination of cetyl and stearyl alcohols. Stearyl alcohol is manufactured by transesterification and distillation of coconut or palm kernel oil, while cetyl alcohol is manufactured by reducing ethyl palmitate.
Is Cetearyl alcohol safe for use on the skin?
Yes, Cetearyl alcohol is safe for the skin and is non-irritating and non-toxic.
What is the health hazard associated with Cetearyl alcohol?
When used in skincare, Cetearyl alcohol is safe and can nourish and moisturize the skin.
What is the odor of Cetearyl alcohol?
Mild waxy
Are fatty alcohols like Cetearyl alcohol considered safe for use in cosmetic products?
Yes, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded that fatty alcohols, including Cetearyl alcohol, are safe for use in cosmetic products.
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