Description

Spermaceti, Synthetic is a high-quality, synthetic alternative to natural spermaceti wax, offering consistent purity and reliable supply. This compound is valued for its unique emollient and texture-modifying properties, making it a crucial ingredient in premium formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical industries for creating stable creams, ointments, and solid sticks.

Application

• Cosmetic Formulations: Acts as a key emollient and stabilizer in high-end creams, lotions, lipsticks, and solid perfume bases.
• Pharmaceutical Ointments: Used as a base or texture modifier in topical medicinal creams and dermatological preparations.
• Personal Care Products: Imparts a luxurious, non-greasy feel in deodorant sticks, hair pomades, and sunscreen sticks.
• Candle Making: Serves as a high-quality wax component for specialty candles, providing a clean burn and excellent scent throw.
• Polishes and Leather Care: Used in formulations for shoe polishes, leather conditioners, and furniture waxes to provide gloss and protection.
• Technical Lubricants: Employed in specialized, non-toxic lubricant formulations for sensitive applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Spermaceti, Synthetic
CAS No.	136097-97-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cetyl Palmitate; Hexadecyl Hexadecanoate; Synthetic Spermaceti Wax; Palmitic Acid Cetyl Ester; Cetostearyl Palmitate (mixture); 1-Hexadecanol, hexadecanoate; Cetyl Ester of Palmitic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Spermaceti, Synthetic is produced under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and physical properties, suitable for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong heat sources and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	43 - 47 °C
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	110 - 120 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I₂/100g

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