Cetearyl alcohol

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Product Description

ProductCetearyl alcohol
CAS8005-44-5 67762-27-0
FormulaCH3(CH2)nOH, n 15-17
SynonymCetearyl alcohol, Alcohols, C16-18, n-Alkanol (C16-C18), C16-18 alcohols, Cetostearyl alcohol, Cetyl-stearyl alcohol Stearyl-cetyl alcohol

Typical Product Specifications

NotesCetearyl alcohol is a Mixture of fatty alcohols, predominantly cetyl and stearyl alcohols Cetearyl alcohol uses and applications include: Surfactant intermediate; raw material for ethoxylation, sulfation, etc.; stabilizer in emulsion polymerization; lubricant in rigid PVC; emollient, emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, opacifier, viscous control agent in cosmetics; cosolvent, emollient, consistency agent for pharmaceutical creams, hand lotions, bath oils, shaving creams; pearlescent shampoo ingredient; antiseptic in topical anti-infective products; in food packaging adhesives Suggested storage of Cetearyl alcohol: Preserve in well-closed containers
FunctionSurfactant, Emulsifier, Stabilizer, Raw Material, Lubricant
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Adhesives
ClassSolvent
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