CETO MACROGOL-1000
Physical & Chemical Properties Of CM-1000:
Description: White to Creamy Waxy Flakes
Water Content (by KF): Max. 1
Acid Value (mgKOH/g): Max. 0.50
Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g): 40- 52.50
Saponification Value (mgKOH/g): Max. 1
Refractive Index @60 Deg C (%): 1.448 - 1.452
Melting Point (deg C): Not Less then 38
Alkalinity (ml): NMT 0.5 ml of 0.1 M Hcl/2.0 sample
Packing: 25 kgs Bags

Description
Cetomacrogol 1000 is the tradename for polyethylene glycol hexadecyl ether, which is nonionic surfactant produced by the ethoxylation of cetyl alcohol to give a material with the general formula HO(C2H4O)nC16H33. It is used as a solubilizer and emulsifying agent in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, often as an ointment base, and also as a research tool. It is used as O/W emulsifier for creams/lotions; Wetting agent in sticks; Conforms to BP specifications. Use 0.5-5%.