Cetearyl Alcohol

1.Cetostearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol or cetylstearyl alcohol is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl and stearyl alcohols and is classified as a fatty alcohol.
2.It is used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam boosting surfactant, as well as an aqueous and nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent.
3.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.
Specification
Saponification value (mgKoH/g): 1.2 max
Acid value (mgKoH/g): 0.5 max
Iodine value (gI2/ 100g ): 1.0 max
Hydroxyl value (mgKoH/g): 210-220
Water content: 0.3% max
Color haze: 10 max
Melting point: 52 -58 c
C12: 2% max
C14: 7% max
C16: 25-35%
C18: 65-70%
C20: 3% max
Main ingredient: 95% min