1.Cetostearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol or cetylstearyl alcohol is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl and stearyl alcohols and is classified as a fatty alcohol.2.It is used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam boosting surfactant, as well as an aqueous and nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent. 3.It imparts an emollient feel to the skin and can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations. It is commonly used in hair conditioners and other hair products.SpecificationSaponification value (mgKoH/g): 1.2 max Acid value (mgKoH/g): 0.5 max Iodine value (gI2/ 100g ): 1.0 max Hydroxyl value (mgKoH/g): 210-220 Water content: 0.3% max Color haze: 10 max Melting point: 52 -58 c C12: 2% maxC14: 7% maxC16: 25-35%C18: 65-70%C20: 3% maxMain ingredient: 95% min
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