Cetyl Alcohol
Product Description
| Product | Cetyl Alcohol |
| CAS | 36653-82-4 |
| Formula | C16H34O |
| Synonym | 1-Hexadecanol, Hexadecan-1-ol |
Typical Product Specifications
| C 14 | 2% Max. |
| Density | 0.805 - 0.815 gm/cc (@60C) |
| C 18 | 2% Max. |
| Moisture Content | 0.3% Max. |
| Hydroxyl Value | 228 - 232 mgKOH/gm |
| Solidification point | 48 - 50°C |
| Acid Value | 0.1 mgKOH/gm Max. |
| C 16 | 98% Min. |
| Saponification Value | 0.5 mgKOH/gm Max. |
| Iodine Value | 0.1 Max. |
| Appearance | White Flakes |
| Color | 10 Max. (APHA) |
| HydroCarbons | 0.5% Max. |
| Chemical Structure |  |
| Notes | Available as flakes (20kg bags), pastilles (20kg bags) and bulk (18-19 MT Isotanks).
Uses: Gum; Perfumery; emulsifier; emollient; coupling agent; surface-active dispersant; wetting agent; foam stabilizer in detergents; cosmetics; external mold release for acrylics; raw material for antioxidants; emulsion polymerization; color enhancer in high-solids coatings; flavoring agent, color diluent. Use: EMOLLIENT, EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FOAM BOOSTING, MASKING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| Class | Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more, Emulsifiers, Industrial Chemicals |
| Function | Emulsifier, Anti-Foaming Agent |
| Industry | Cosmetic, Industrial, Specialty Chemicals, Personal Care |
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