- INCI Name:Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol
- Chemical Name:1-Hexadecanol, Stearyl Alcohol
- Functions:Stabilizer, Foaming Agent, Co-Emulsifier, Chemical Intermediate, Degreaser, Wetting Agent, Coupling Agent, Viscosity Modifier, Pour Point Depressant, Intermediate, Emulsion Stabilizer, Solvent, Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier
- Chemical Family:Alcohols
ALFOL 1618 Alcohol is a high purity, petrochemical-based mixture of cetyl Alcohol and stearyl Alcohol. ALFOL 1618 Alcohol is white in appearance with a sweet pungent odor. ALFOL 1618 Alcohol is classified as readily biodegradable in standard ready biodegradability tests. ALFOL 1618 Alcohol are physically and chemically equivalent to corresponding oleochemical-based Alcohols derived from such sources as coconut oil or palm oil. It can be used as is in personal care formulations or as feedstock for various chemical reactions. For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.