KALCOL® 6098 is a Cetyl Alcohol (100% a.m.) used as co-emulsifier and thickener.

INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol

CAS Number: 36653-82-4

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Co-Emulsifier, Disinfectant, Emulsifier, Plasticizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Chemical Family: Fatty Alcohols

Ingredient Origin: Oleochemical, Synthetic

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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Identification & Functionality

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

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Other Beauty & Care Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Beads
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 0.3mgKOH/g
Acid Numbermax. 0.03mgKOH/g
Colormax. 10APHAAOCS Td 1b-64
Hydroxyl Number228-235mgKOH/g
Iodine Numbermax. 0.1gI2/100g
Melting Point48.0-51.0°C
Melting Point49 - 52°C
Saponification Valuemax. 0.3mg KOH/g
Water Contentmax. 1%

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Europe
  • North America
Shipping Information

Container Information: 20kg bag (beads), 165kg drum (solid), bulk tank truck, bulk railcar

Shipping Classification: Non-hazardous material