KALCOL® 8098 is a Stearyl Alcohol (100% a.m.) used as co-emulsifier and thickener.

INCI Name: Stearyl Alcohol

CAS Number: 112-92-5

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Emulsion Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Oleochemical, Synthetic

Benefit Claims: Formula Stability, Good Consistency, Smooth Feel, Smoothing

Synonyms: 1-Hydroxyoctadecane, 1-Octadecanol, Alcohol Stearylicus, Alfol 18, Atalco S, Octadecan-1-ol, Octadecanol, Octadecanol NF, Octadecyl Alcohol, Stearal, Stearic Alcohol, Stearol

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Identification & Functionality

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CAS No.
112-92-5
EC No.
204-017-6

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Applications & Uses

Baby Care Applications
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Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications

Properties

Appearance
Solid beads
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 0.3mgKOH/g
Acid Numbermax. 0.03mgKOH/g
Colormax. 10APHAAOCS Td 1b-64
Hydroxyl Number205-209mgKOH/g
Iodine Numbermax. 0.1gI2/100g
Melting Point57.0-60.0°C
Melting Point58 - 62°C
Saponification Valuemax. 0.2mg KOH/g
Water Contentmax. 1%

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