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INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol

Functions: Conditioner, Emollient, Gloss Enhancer, Refatting Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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 Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
INCI Name
CAS No.
36653-82-4
EC No.
253-149-0

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Fused / Flakes
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 0.10--
Moisture (BY WT) (Fused)max. 0.10%-
Moisture (BY WT) (Flakes)max. 0.15%-
Saponification Valuemax. 0.20--
Iodine Valuemax. 0.20--
Avg. Molecular Weight238 - 249--
Hydroxyl Value225 - 235--
Solidification Range46 - 49°C-
Flash PointCa 180°C-
Density (60°C)0.805 - 0.815g/cc-
Boiling Range305 - 330°C-
Hydrocarbons (BY WT)max. 0.7%-
Colormax. 10-APHA

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Technical Details & Test Data

Specifications

Carbon Chain Distribution by GLC (%)

  • C12 - 0.2 Max
  • C14 - 2.0 Max
  • C16 - 95.0 Min
  • C18 - 5.0 Max

Packaging & Availability

Packing

25 Kgs. Nett in HDPE Laminated Preprinted Paper Bags with Poly Liner, 300 and 500 kg Jumbo Bags or available in ISO Tanks.