Cetyl alcohol

Application Area

Application Description

Chemical Industry

Cetyl alcohol can be used as a surfactant, emulsifier, lubricant, etc., widely applied in chemical, paint, plastic, and other fields.

Food Industry

Cetyl alcohol can be used as a food additive, with functions such as thickening, flavor enhancement, and preservation, widely used in the manufacturing of candies, biscuits, bread, and other foods.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Hexadecanol is widely used in suppositories and modified-release solid dosage forms. In suppositories, cetyl alcohol is used to increase the melting point of the base; in modified-release dosage forms, it can be used to form a barrier coating for controlled release.

Cetyl alcohol has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and other effects, and can be used to treat pain, inflammation, skin diseases, and other conditions.

Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry

Cetyl alcohol can be used as an emulsifier, emollient, etc., with moisturizing, nourishing, and skin-softening effects, widely used in skincare products, cosmetics, and other products. Cetyl alcohol is used in lotions, creams, and ointments due to its emollient, water-absorbing, and emulsifying properties. It enhances stability, improves texture, and increases consistency.

Parameter Range

GB/T16451

CP

BP, EP

USP

Appearance

White solid

White solid

White solid

White solid

White solid

White solid

C16

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≥95

≥90

Melting Point, ℃

48-51

47-51

46-52

46-52

46-52

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Color, Hazen

≤10

≤15

≤30

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Acid Value (as KOH) mg/g

≤0.1

≤0.2

≤0.3

≤1.0

≤1.0

≤2

Saponification Value (as KOH) mg/g

≤0.5

≤0.8

≤1.0

≤1.0

≤2.0

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Hydroxyl Value (as KOH) mg/g

225-235

220-235

220-240

220-240

218-238

218-238

Iodine Value (as I₂) g/100g

≤0.3

≤0.5

≤1.0

≤1.5

≤2.0

≤5

Alkane Content, %

≤0.5

≤1.0

≤1.5

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Carbonyl Value, mg/Kg

≤100

≤150

≤200

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Residue on Ignition, %

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≤0.01

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Heavy Metals, ppm

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≤0.1

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