Description

Hexadecyl Hydrogen Sulphate is a high-purity, long-chain alkyl sulfate ester, also known as cetyl sulfate. This versatile anionic surfactant is valued for its excellent emulsifying, wetting, and detergent properties, making it a critical intermediate and functional additive in advanced formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: A key surfactant and emulsifying agent in shampoos, body washes, and skin cleansers.
• Textile Processing: Used as a wetting agent, detergent, and softener in fabric scouring and finishing operations.
• Industrial Cleaners & Detergents: Serves as a primary anionic surfactant in heavy-duty liquid soaps, degreasers, and institutional cleaning products.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Acts as an effective emulsifier and stabilizer in the production of synthetic latexes and polymers.
• Leather Processing: Employed as a fatliquoring and wetting agent in the tanning industry.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as an intermediate for the production of other sulfate-based surfactants and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecyl Hydrogen Sulphate
CAS No.	143-02-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₄O₄S
Molecular Weight	322.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Cetyl Sulfate; Cetyl Hydrogen Sulphate; 1-Hexadecanol, hydrogen sulfate; Palmityl Sulfate; Sulfuric Acid, Monohexadecyl Ester; Sodium Cetyl Sulfate (common salt form); Hexadecyl Sulfuric Acid; AS-16
EINECS	205-587-3

Quality Control

Our Hexadecyl Hydrogen Sulphate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, composition, and performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed-upon standards and supporting your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white paste or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Cetyl Sulfate)	≥ 95.0 %
Free Alcohol (as Cetyl Alcohol)	≤ 2.0 %
Free Sulfuric Acid	≤ 1.0 %
Water Content	≤ 3.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	2.0 - 4.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.