CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL
Physical & Chemical Properties Of CetoStearyl Alcohol:
- Description: White Flakes
Colour (APHA): Max. 10
Acid Value, mg of KOH /gm: Max. 0.1
Saphonification Value, mg of KOH /gm: Max. 0.5
Iodine Value (Wij’s): Max. 0.3
Hydroxyl Value, mg of KOH/gm: 210-220
Moisture % by wt.: Max. 0.3
Solidification Point (0C): 50 to 54
Carbon Chain Distribution (% by GLC): C12 alcohol: Max. 0.5
C14 alcohol: Max. 1.5
C16 alcohol: 25-35
C18 alcohol: 65-70
C20 alcohol & higher: Max. 2
Hydrocarbons %: Max. 0.5
Description
Cetostearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol or cetylstearyl alcohol is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl andstearyl alcohols and is classified as a fatty alcohol. It is used as anemulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam boosting surfactant, as well as an aqueous and nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent. It imparts an emollient feel to the skin and can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations . It is commonly used in hair conditioners and other hair products.
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