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Mosselman Cetyl Alcohol (36653-82-4)

INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol

CAS Number: 36653-82-4

Functions: Emulsifier, Emulsion Stabilizer, Emulsion Stabilizer, Foam Booster, Opacifier, Stabilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Chemical Family: Fatty Alcohols

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Synonyms: 1-Cetanol, 1-Hexadecyl Alcohol, 1-Hydroxyhexadecane, Cetanol, Cetostearyl Alcohol, Cetylic Alcohol, Ethal, Ethol, Hexadecyl Alcohol, Palmityl Alcohol, N-Hexadecan-1-ol

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Fatty Alcohols
Chemical Name
1-Hexadecanol
INCI Name
Cetyl Alcohol
Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin,
Vegetable Origin
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier,
Emulsion Stabilizer,
Opacifier,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emulsifier,
Emulsion Stabilizer,
Foam Booster,
Opacifier,
Stabilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Emulsifier,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.
36653-82-4
EC No.
253-149-0
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,
Formulation & Processing Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Other Functional Additives,
Rheology Modifiers,
Stabilizers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Rheology Modifiers,
Stabilizers,
Visual Modifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Nonionic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Cleansing,
Emulsifying,
Emulsion Stabilizer,
Foam Enhancement,
Opacifying,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Halal,
Kosher,
Naturally Derived,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HII Features
Detergency

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care
Applications
HI&I Care — Home Care
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Commercial Laundry,
Industrial Cleaning
Home Care Applications
Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications
Detergents

Properties

Physical Form
Flakes,
Pastilles,
Solid
Appearance
White waxy solid (flakes or pastills)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Contentmax. 0.3%-
Saponification Valuemax. 0.5mg KOH/g-
Hydrocarbonmax. 1%-
Solidification Point45-49°C-
Density (at 50°C)0.810-0.830kg/m³-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 0.1mg KOH/gISO 6618
Colormax. 10APHA-
Cetyl Alcohol Contentmin. 98%-
Iodine Valuemax. 0.5g Iâ‚‚/100 g-
Hydroxyl Value220-235mg KOH/g-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
EU Compliant,
GMP,
Halal,
ISO 9001,
Kosher,
RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil,
RSPO MassBalance Certified
Chemical Inventories
AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags