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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. 0.05
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 - 246
Hydroxyl Value227 - 235
Solidification Range47 - 50°C
Flash PointCa 175°C
Boiling Range305 - 320°C
Hydrocarbons (BY WT)max. 0.5%
Density (60°C)0.805 - 0.815g/cc
Carbonyl Value (as CO)max. 50PPM
Colormax. 10APHA

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

Technical Details & Test Data

Specifications

Carbon Chain Distribution by GLC (%)

  • C14 - 1.0 Max
  • C16 - 99.0 Min
  • C18 - 1.0 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.