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Mosselman Stearyl Alcohol (112-92-5)

INCI Name: Stearyl Alcohol

Chemical Name: Stearyl Alcohol

Functions: Processing Aid, Structuring Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

CAS Number: 112-92-5

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

Synonyms: 1-Hydroxyoctadecane, 1-Octadecanol, Alcohol Stearylicus, Alfol 18, Atalco S, Octadecan-1-ol, Octadecanol, Octadecanol NF, Octadecyl Alcohol, Stearal, Stearic Alcohol, Stearol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Waxes
Chemical Name
Stearyl Alcohol
INCI Name
Stearyl Alcohol
Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin,
Non-Animal Origin,
Plant Origin,
Vegetable Origin
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Thickener
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Structuring Agent,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Processing Aid
CAS No.
112-92-5
EC No.
204-017-6
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals,
Plastics
Product Families
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Formulation & Processing Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Rheology Modifiers,
Waxes
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Rheology Modifiers
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Processing Aids

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Halal,
Kosher,
Naturally Derived,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
HII Features
Increases Viscosity

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
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Home Care Applications
Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications
Detergents
Main Functionalities

Bodying agent in personal care and pharmaceutical formulations

Properties

Physical Form
Solid
Appearance
White waxy solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 60°C)0.810-0.830--
Iodine Valuemax. 1g I2/100g-
Water Contentmax. 0.3%-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 0.1mg KOH/gISO 6618
Colormax. 10--
Hydroxyl Value200-215mg KOH/g-
Saponification Valuemax. 0.5mg KOH/g-
Solidification Point55-58°C-
Fatty Alcohol Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C18 Alcohol Contentmin. 98%-

Regulatory & Compliance

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

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags
Packaging Information

20 kg bags, 25 kg bags