Description

Lanette Wax is a high-quality blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols, widely recognized for its excellent emollient, thickening, and stabilizing properties. This versatile material is essential for creating stable, elegant formulations with a smooth, non-greasy feel. It is a key ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking reliable performance in creams, ointments, and lotions.

Application

• Primary emulsifier and stabilizer in cosmetic and pharmaceutical creams and ointments.
• Thickening agent for lotions, hair conditioners, and sun care products.
• Opacifying agent to provide rich texture and pearlescent effects.
• Key component in stick formulations such as deodorants and lip balms.
• Used as a consistency regulator and co-emulsifier in water-in-oil (W/O) and oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions.
• Base material for the production of self-emulsifying waxes (e.g., Polawax, Emulsifying Wax NF).

Basic Information

Product Name	Lanette Wax
CAS No.	8038-90-2
Molecular Formula	Mixture
Molecular Weight	Mixture
Synonyms	Cetearyl Alcohol; Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol; Cetostearyl Alcohol; C16-18 Alcohols; Fatty Alcohols, C16-18; Emulsifying Wax (Base); Lanette O; Adol 66 NF; Kolliwax CSA; TEGO® Alkanol 1618
EINECS	232-476-2

Quality Control

Our Lanette Wax is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with major pharmacopoeial standards. Each lot is tested against specifications for identity, purity, and physical constants. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements, including compliance with USP/NF, Ph. Eur., and CTFA/JSCI standards.

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 open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Melting Point	48 - 55 °C
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Value	210 - 230 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 2.0 g I₂/100g
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %

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