Cetearyl Alcohol
Synonyms
Alcohols, C16-18;
Cetyl-stearyl alcohol;
Category
Non-ionic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CASRN: 67762-27-0
EINECS: 267-008-6
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: N/A
Molecular Weight: N/A
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), white solid.
Solubility insoluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS (Rev.9) label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent emulsifying, dispersing, lubricating, solubilizing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents - Detergents - Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/Kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/Kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents - Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents - Determination of total arsenic
3, Product standards
(1), Chinese standards
(1a), GB/T 16451 Natural fatty alcohols
(1b), Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 Edition) Cetostearyl Alcohol
4, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
(b), Used in cosmetics, should be test for harmful substances or furtherly test for microorganisms, according to local regulations and standards.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.
Use as lubricant.
Use as intermediate in organic synthesis.
2, Personal care products
Conditioning agent, emollient, viscosity controlling agent, emulsion stabilizer, emulsifying agent, foam boosting agent, opacifier in personal care products.
3, Medicine
Pharmaceutical excipient, use as blocker, base material. (This section is for reference only, should be implemented according to local Pharmacopoeia.)
Manufacturers
Update: 20130920(1); 20190915(2)
