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Cetearyl Alcohol: Chain Ratio and Emulsion Stability

Cetearyl Alcohol
Cetearyl Alcohol
Product definition

Compare cetearyl alcohol by C16/C18 ratio, melting range and moisture. Test texture and storage changes in your emulsion, then confirm grade, cooling and pack requirements.

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Product Functional Category and Applications

C16 and C18 ratio basis

Compare cetearyl alcohol as a mixture using chain ranges on a consistent basis.

Emulsion stability and cooling

Emulsion assessment must control the formulation and cooling process as well as chain ratio.

Product form and charging

The supplied form influences charging and requires heating trials in the intended equipment.

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Product Overview Product Summary

Nonproprietary Names: fatty alcohol

Another: whale wax stearol

INCI Name: CETEARYL ALCOHOL

INCI Number: 03580

CAS Registry Number: 8005-44-5

EINECS Registry Number: 267-008-6

Molecular Formula: C16H340

Molecular Weight: 242.44 g / mol

Structural Formula:

Synonyms: 1618 alcohol: fatty alcohol: high carbon alcohol

MSDS Specification and MSDS

apparent condition

White wax solid

Moisture (Moisture)%:

0.1 max

Color Color APHA (HAZEN)

10 max

 For specific product specifications and MSDS, please contact the product manager.

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Product Package and Storage

Packaging: 25kg / bag, 20kg / bag

Storage: keep at room temperature, avoid moisture and avoid light.

shelf life: 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Can cetearyl alcohol be described by one fixed molecular formula?

Request the basis and ranges for C16, C18 and other fractions. Do not combine values from different grades or describe a mixed alcohol with one fixed molecular formula.

Does the C16/C18 ratio in cetearyl alcohol alone ensure emulsion stability?

Compare viscosity, appearance and storage changes with controlled emulsifier and phase ratio. Record heating, homogenisation and cooling; chain ratio alone does not guarantee stability in every formulation.

How should cetearyl alcohol charging be assessed when the supplied form changes?

Confirm the supplied form, pack lining and melting arrangement. Protect the material from moisture and contamination, and assess charging rate and heating within the actual equipment constraints.

What information is needed for evaluation or a quote?

Include the target chain ratio or current grade, formulation system, evaluation criteria and trial quantity. Use the ratio confirmed in the applicable product documents.

What should be checked before bulk use?

For bulk material, align composition ranges, melting behaviour, moisture and batch identity. Specify grade, pack and destination-document requirements in the order conditions.

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