{"product_id":"cetearyl-alcohol","title":"Cetearyl Alcohol NF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe default fatty alcohol for emulsions and bars. Harder than cetyl, more forgiving than stearyl, and cheaper than either at scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdentity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cetearyl Alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67762-27-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC \/ EINECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 267-008-6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flakes \/ pastilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malaysia \/ Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHS tariff code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2905.17.0000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e NF (National Formulary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 months from date of manufacture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eINCI note: Compendial name: Cetostearyl Alcohol NF.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e White to off-white waxy flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faint characteristic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e C16:C18 nominal 30:70. 70:30 ratio available on request.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and ethanol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelting point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49–56 °C (120–133 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e n\/a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHLB:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~15.5 (varies with C16:C18 ratio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool, dry, sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing process:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrogenation of C16\/C18 fatty acids from palm or coconut feedstock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended use rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLotion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditioner \/ conditioner bar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody butter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFormulation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe C16:C18 ratio matters more than most spec sheets admit. 30:70 gives a firmer, waxier body; 70:30 gives a lighter slip. We stock both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCetearyl alcohol is not self-emulsifying. Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20 is — do not substitute one for the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the oil phase at 70–75 °C. Below 60 °C it will seed and give you a grainy emulsion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLotions and creams · Conditioner bars · Hair conditioner · Body butter · Solid lotion bars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety and GHS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot classified as hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200 (HazCom 2012, as amended 2024). Determination to be confirmed against the incoming lot's manufacturer SDS before publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not regulated for transport — DOT, IATA, IMDG.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Proposition 65:\u003c\/strong\u003e No listed constituent identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen and sourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e No FDA major food allergen. Palm-derived typical — RSPO documentation available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplied for use as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations. Not for consumer use as supplied. 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