Products Description Cetearyl Alcohol is a vegetable sourced fatty alcohol derived from sustainable palm and coconut oil fatty alcohols (cetyl and stearyl alcohol) used to thicken and stabilize formulations. Cetearyl Alcohol imparts an emollient feel to the skin. It can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations--cream, lotion, ointment, body butter, salt scrubs. All-purpose thickening agent. NF grade, 95% active components. Composed of fatty alcohols, 70:30 ratio. C18 weight percentage stearyl alcohol 60-75% and C16 weight percentage cetyl alcohol 25-35%. HLB 15.5 (creates oil-in-water emulsions but only to a limited degree). Compositional Breakdown: 30% Cetyl Alcohol 70% Stearyl Alcohol BASIC ANALYSIS Items Specification Appearance @ 25° C White Flake, Pastille Odor Mild, Characteristic Identification To Match Standard Iodine Value, cg 12/g 4.0 Maximum Moisture % w/w 0.30 Maximum Color (APHA) 40 Maximum Melting Point, ° C 48.0 – 55.0 Acid Value 2.0 Maximum Hydroxyl Value, mg KOH/g 208.0 – 228.0 Residue on Ignition, % 0.1 Maximum Total Unspecified Impurities, % 1.0 Maximum Total Related Fatty Alcohols & Unspecified Purities, % 10.0 Maximum Saponification Value 2.0 Maximum GC Chain Length Distribution, %: C14 & Lower 0.0 – 3.0 C16 22.0 - 32.0 C18 66.0 - 76.0 C20 & Higher 0.0 – 1.0 C16 and C18, % 90.0 Minimum Benefits Biodegradable Bodying Agent Emollient Emulsion Stabilizing Agent Feel Modification/Enhancement Opacifier Plant Derived / Vegetal Based Viscosity Stabilizer Non-gelling thickener, viscosity and consistency enhancer Works also in water-free products like lipsticks Acts as co-emulsifier at concentrations under 2% Has emollient, moisturizing, and foam boosting properties Use Melt before use (54°C/129°F) or add to hot water phase. Typical use level 0.5-10%. For external use only. Applications Beach Wear Sun Care Daily Wear Sun Care Depilatories Eye Area Color Cosmetics Facial Cleansers Shampoos Facial Skin Care Foot Care Hair Conditioners Hand & Body Care Lip Care Self-Tanners