Cetostearyl Alcohol


( CDMF NO.: F20209990122)
Name:Cetostearyl Alcohol
Package: 5kg/bag, 20kg/drum
This product is a mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. The content of stearyl alcohol shall not be less than 40.0%, and the sum of the contents of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol shall not be less than 90.0%.
Appearance: White granule, flakes or blocks.
Easily soluble in ethanol and ether and almost insoluble in water.
Quality Standard: CP2020; USP43-NF38; EP10.0
Application:
As a lubricant and base in ointments, creams, and pastes.
The product can increase the stability and consistency of the emulsions, and has co-emulsification, so it can reduce the amount of surfactants.
Incompatibility: Contraindicated with strong oxidants and metal salts.
Safety: Non-toxic, non-irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, and is generally considered safe.
Storage:Preserve in well-closed containers.