Description

Cetearyl Alcohol CAS NO 8005-44-5 is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol blend primarily composed of cetyl and stearyl alcohols. This versatile ingredient serves as a key emollient, opacifier, and viscosity-increasing agent, providing excellent texture and stability to formulations. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries seeking reliable performance and consistent quality.

Application

• As a primary emulsifier and co-emulsifier in cosmetic creams, lotions, and ointments.
• As a consistency factor and emollient in hair conditioners, styling products, and solid deodorants.
• As a stabilizer and texture enhancer in pharmaceutical topical preparations and dermatological creams.
• As an opacifying agent to provide a rich, pearlescent appearance in personal care products.
• As a raw material in the synthesis of other surfactants and ester derivatives.
• As a lubricant and processing aid in various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cetearyl Alcohol
CAS No.	8005-44-5
Molecular Formula	Mixture of C16H34O and C18H38O
Molecular Weight	~242.44 (Cetyl) / ~270.49 (Stearyl)
Synonyms	Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol; Cetostearyl Alcohol; C16-18 Alcohols; Fatty Alcohols, C16-18; Lanette O; Crodacol CS50; Tego Alkanol 1618; Nacol 1618
EINECS	267-008-6

Quality Control

Our Cetearyl Alcohol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure it meets the highest standards for purity and consistency. We offer grades compliant with major pharmacopoeial monographs, including USP/NF and EP. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every batch to guarantee supply reliability and product integrity for your critical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White flakes, pellets, or waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0% (Total Cetyl & Stearyl Alcohols)
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 2.0 g I2/100g
Hydroxyl Value	205 - 220 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	48°C - 56°C
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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