Description

Alcohols, Tallow (CAS No. 99561-04-3) are a class of long-chain fatty alcohols derived from animal tallow, primarily consisting of a mixture of C16-C18 alcohols. These compounds are valued for their excellent emollient, emulsifying, and thickening properties, making them versatile intermediates in industrial formulations. They are essential raw materials for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and specialty chemical industries seeking natural-derived, high-performance ingredients.

Application

• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: Key raw material for manufacturing non-ionic surfactants like ethoxylates and sulfates, used in detergents and cleaning products.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as an opacifier, thickener, and emollient in creams, lotions, hair conditioners, and solid cosmetic sticks.
• Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids: Used as a friction modifier and base component in synthetic lubricants and industrial fluid formulations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a softener, lubricant, and anti-static agent in fiber processing and leather finishing.
• Plastic & Polymer Additives: Functions as an internal and external lubricant, as well as a slip agent, in polymer processing.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of esters, amines, and other specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alcohols, Tallow
CAS No.	99561-04-3
Molecular Formula	Mixture (Primarily C16H34O to C18H38O)
Molecular Weight	Mixture (Approx. 242 - 270 g/mol)
Synonyms	Tallow Alcohol; Tallow Fatty Alcohol; C16-18 Alcohols; Fatty Alcohols, Tallow-Derived; Hydrogenated Tallow Alcohol; ATAL; Alfol 1618; Adol 66; Laurex CS
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alcohols, Tallow are produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as hydroxyl value, saponification value, iodine value, and fatty alcohol composition. Our quality commitment aligns with industry standards for raw material traceability and purity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid / flakes
Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g)	200 - 220
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)	≤ 2.0
Iodine Value (g I₂/100g)	≤ 2.0
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)	≤ 0.5
Melting Point / Congealing Point	45 - 55 °C
Water Content	≤ 0.5 %
Composition (C16-C18 Alcohols)	≥ 95 %

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