Cetyl Alcohol CAS 36653-82-4

Product Name:       Cetyl alcohol

Identification

Synonyms        1-Hexadecanol; Hexadecyl alcohol

CAS Number          36653-82-4

EINECS/ELINCS    253-149-0

Properties

Appearance            White solid

Melting Point          47-50 ºC

Density at 25ºC    0.81g/ml

Solubility in water  Negligible

Specification

Items	Specifications
Main   ingredient	97.0% min
Hydrocarbon	1.0% max
Saponification value	0.5mgKoH/g max
Acid value	0.1mgKOH/g max
Iodine   value	0.5gI2/100g max
Hydroxyl value	225～235mgKOH/g
Water content	0.1% max
Color (APHA)	10 max
Carbon chain   distribution
C14	2% max
C16	98% min
C18	2% max

Application

Mainly used as emulsifying stabilizer in cosmetics

Packing and Storage

Packing   25kgs net plastic woven bag

Storage   Store in a cool, dry conditions at a temperature well below melting point.

Safety Information

Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.