Cetyl Alcohol PurCert Secondary Reference Standard For GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]
CRM
Properties
| Vapour pressure | <0.01 mmHg ( 43°C) |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Autoignition temp. | 483°F |
| Explosion limit | 8 % |
| Assay Purity | >=98 % |
| Refractive index | nD79 1.4283 |
| B pt. | 179-181°C/10 mmHg |
| M pt. | 48-50°C |
| Density | 0.815 g/cm3 |
| Form | Solid |
Safety Information
| GHS Pictogram | |
| HS Code | 29051700 |
| Flash point | 275°F |
| Storage Temp. | Room Temperature |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
Description
Application
It is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products as an emollient thickener and stabilizer in creams lotions and conditioners.
Purpose
Its main purpose is to soften and smooth the skin improve product texture and stabilize emulsions in formulations.
General Description
Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol (C16H34O) derived from natural fats and oils appearing as a white waxy solid.
Documents
| SDS | |
| COA | |
| Specification | |
| Bulk quote order form | |
| Sample COA |