Mosselman Cetyl Alcohol Powder (36653-82-4)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

1-Hexadecanol

INCI Name

Cetyl Alcohol

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin,

Plant Origin,

Vegetable Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Cleansing Agent,

Emulsifier,

Emulsion Stabilizer,

Foam Booster,

Opacifier,

Stabilizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic),

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Emulsifier,

Surfactant,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.

36653-82-4

EC No.

253-149-0

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,

Formulation & Processing Aids

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Rheology Modifiers,

Stabilizers,

Visual Modifiers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cleaning,

Emulsifying,

Emulsion Stabiliser,

Foam Enhancement,

Opacifying,

Viscosity Boosting

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Halal,

Kosher,

Naturally Derived,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

White waxy solid (powder)

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Water Content	max. 0.3	%	-
Solidification Point	45-49	°C	-
Density (at 50°C)	0.810-0.830	kg/m³	-

Particle Size Distribution

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Particle Size Distribution (200 - 500 mm)	30-80	%	-
Particle Size Distribution (500 - 1000 mm)	max. 10	%	-
Particles Size Distribution (max. 200 mm)	20-70	%	-

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 1	mg KOH/g	-
Color	max. 50	APHA	-
Iodine Value	max. 1	g I₂/100 g	-
Cetyl Alcohol Content	min. 95	%	-
Hydroxyl Value	225-235	mg KOH/g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

GMP,

Halal,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil,

RSPO MassBalance Certified

Chemical Inventories

EINECS (EU)