Cetyl Alcohol
General reagent grade
Cosmetic Grade
A cosmetic grade of natural cetyl alcohol containing a minimum 95% C16 alcohols. Cetyl alcohol is a white to light yellowish hydrophilic wax supplied in pellets. It is mainly used for viscosity control in cosmetic Oil/Water emulsions.
Synonyms: Cetyl Alcohol, Hexadecan-1-ol, Cetanol, Ethal, Ethol, Hexadecanol, Hexadecyl alcohol, Palmityl alcohol
Formula: C16H34O
CAS no: 36553-82-4
Typical Properties:
Appearance @ 20°C white waxy solid in flake/prill form
Density (g/ml) @ 25°C 0.81 approx
Melting point (°C) 49 approx
Acid value (mg KOH/g) 0.0 approx
Saponification value (mg KOH/g) 0.3 approx
Iodine value (g I2/100g) 0.4 approx
Specification:
Hydroxyl value (mg KOH/g) 220 - 235
Acid value (mg KOH/g) 0.5 max
Saponification value (mg KOH/g) 1.0 max
Iodine value (g I2/100g) 2.0 max
Moisture (Karl Fisher) (%) 0.15 max
Colour (APHA) 35 max
C16 alcohols (%) 95 min
C14 alcohols (%) 2.5 max
PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption.
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