KALCOL® 8655

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Cetearyl Alcohol

INCI Name

Cetearyl Alcohol

Ingredient Origin

Oleochemical,

Synthetic

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Co-Emulsifier,

Disinfectant,

Plasticizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic),

Thickener

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Plasticizer,

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.

67762-27-0

EC No.

267-008-6

Technologies

Cleaning Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids

Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives

Microbial Control & Preservatives,

Performance Additives,

Rheology Modifiers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers

Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants

Blends & Other Surfactants,

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Infectious,

Formula Stability,

Good Consistency,

Smoothing

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

HII Features

Consistency,

Formula Stability

Applications & Uses

Markets

HI&I Care,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Baby Care,

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Nail Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care,

Treatment Products

HI&I Care — Home Care

Surface Care

HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care

Industrial Cleaning,

Institutional & Catering

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Wipes, Tissue & Towel

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Ointments,

Powder,

Rinse Off,

Roll On,

Serum,

Spray,

Stick,

Wipes

AP/Deo Applications

Deodorants

Baby Care Applications

Baby Lotion,

Baby Oil,

Baby Powder,

Baby Sunscreen,

Baby Wipes,

Cradle Cap Treatment,

Diaper Cream

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash,

Foot Cleansers

Color Cosmetic Applications

BB Creams,

Blush,

CC Cream,

Concealer,

Eye Liner,

Eye Shadow,

Eyebrow Enhancers,

Face Powder

Hair Care Applications

Anti-Dandruff Products,

Anti-Hair Loss Products,

Detanglers,

Hair Conditioner

Home Care Applications

Disinfectant Products

I&I Cleaning Applications

Disinfectant Products

Other Beauty & Care Applications

Foot Cleansers

Skin Care Applications

After Shaves,

Anti-Aging Products,

Body Firming Lotion,

Facial Cleanser,

Facial Moisturizer,

Foot Moisturizer

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products,

Baby Sunscreen

Treatment Product Applications

Acne Treatments,

Anti-Dandruff Products,

Cradle Cap Treatment,

Eczema Treatment

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Appearance

Waxy flakes

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Number	max. 0.1	mgKOH/g	—
Acid Number	max. 0.2	mgKOH/g	—
Color	max. 10	APHA	AOCS Td 1b-64
Hydroxyl Number	210-230	mgKOH/g	—
Iodine Number	max. 1.0	gI2/100gsple	—
Melting Point	51.0-54.0	°C	—
Saponification Value	max. 1.0	mg KOH/g	—
Water Content	max. 1	%	CLI - WATER

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Europe
• North America

Shipping Information

Container Information: 20kg box

Shipping Classification: Non-hazardous material