Cetyl Alcohol

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Product Description
Product
Cetyl Alcohol
CAS
36653-82-4
Formula
C16H34O
Synonym
1-Hexadecanol; Hexadecan-1-ol
Typical Product Specifications
C 14
2% Max.
Density
0.805 - 0.815 gm/cc (@60C)
C 18
2% Max.
Moisture Content
0.3% Max.
Hydroxyl Value
228 - 232 mgKOH/gm
Solidification point
48 - 50°C
Acid Value
0.1 mgKOH/gm Max.
C 16
98% Min.
Saponification Value
0.5 mgKOH/gm Max.
Iodine Value
0.1 Max.
Appearance
White Flakes
Color
10 Max. (APHA)
HydroCarbons
0.5% Max.
Chemical Structure

Notes
Available as flakes (20kg bags), pastilles (20kg bags) and bulk (18-19 MT Isotanks).
Uses: Gum; Perfumery; emulsifier; emollient; coupling agent; surface-active dispersant; wetting agent; foam stabilizer in detergents; cosmetics; external mold release for acrylics; raw material for antioxidants; emulsion polymerization; color enhancer in high-solids coatings; flavoring agent, color diluent.
Use: EMOLLIENT, EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FOAM BOOSTING, MASKING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
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Cetyl Alcohol

Product Description
Product
Cetyl Alcohol
CAS
36653-82-4
Formula
C16H34O
Synonym
1-Hexadecanol; Hexadecan-1-ol
Typical Product Specifications
C 14
2% Max.
Density
0.805 - 0.815 gm/cc (@60C)
C 18
2% Max.
Moisture Content
0.3% Max.
Hydroxyl Value
228 - 232 mgKOH/gm
Solidification point
48 - 50°C
Acid Value
0.1 mgKOH/gm Max.
C 16
98% Min.
Saponification Value
0.5 mgKOH/gm Max.
Iodine Value
0.1 Max.
Appearance
White Flakes
Color
10 Max. (APHA)
HydroCarbons
0.5% Max.
Chemical Structure

Notes
Available as flakes (20kg bags), pastilles (20kg bags) and bulk (18-19 MT Isotanks).
Uses: Gum; Perfumery; emulsifier; emollient; coupling agent; surface-active dispersant; wetting agent; foam stabilizer in detergents; cosmetics; external mold release for acrylics; raw material for antioxidants; emulsion polymerization; color enhancer in high-solids coatings; flavoring agent, color diluent.
Use: EMOLLIENT, EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FOAM BOOSTING, MASKING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Class
Industry
Functions