Stearyl Alcohol is long chain fatty alcohols. It is a white, waxy solid with a faint odor and used in a wide variety of products such as hair conditioners, foundations, eye makeup, skin moisturizers, skin cleansers and other skin care products. Stearyl Alcohol is used as Emulsion Stabilizer; Fragrance Ingredient; Surfactant; emulsifying Agent; Foam Booster; Viscosity Increasing Agent; Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling.
HS Code: 3823
C.A.S number: 112-92-5
Haz class: N/A
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Appearance
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Pastilles / Flakes / Fused
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Hydrocarbons (%)
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0.7 Max.
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Moisture (%)
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0.10 Max. (Fused), 0.20 Max. (Flakes/Pastilles)
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Acid Value
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0.2 Max.
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Saponification Value
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0.5 Max.
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Iodine Value
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0.3 Max.
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Avg. Molecular Weight
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255 – 274
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Hydroxyl Value
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205 – 220
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Solidification Range (°C)
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50 – 54
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Flash Point (°C)
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Ca. 180
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Density (GMS/CC) @ 60 °C
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0.805 – 0.815
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Colour (APHA)
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10 Max.
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Boiling Range (°C)
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315 – 350
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