CETYL ALCOHOL RSPO
High-purity vegetable-derived cetyl alcohol for reliable cosmetic and personal care formulations.
Cetyl Alcohol is a high-purity fatty alcohol derived from GMO-free natural vegetable oils (CPKO or CNO). Supplied in convenient pastille form, it is widely used as an emollient, consistency enhancer, and formulation aid in cosmetic and personal care products. Manufactured to meet recognized pharmacopeial standards, Cetyl Alcohol offers consistent quality, excellent purity, and comprehensive regulatory support for a wide range of formulation requirements.
Product Identification
| Category | Fatty Alcohol |
| CAS | 36653-82-4 |
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hydrocarbons (wt%) | 0.50 MAX |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | 0.10 MAX |
| Saponification Value (mg KOH/g) | 0.50 MAX |
| Iodine Value (g I2/100 g) | 0.10 MAX |
| Moisture (wt%) | 0.30 MAX |
| Color, APHA | 10 MAX |
| Solidification point (°C) | 48.0 - 50.0 |
| Hydroxyl Value (mg KOH/g | 228 - 232 |
| C14 & lowe | 2.0 MAX |
| C16 | 98.0 MIN |
| C18 & higher | 2.0 MAX |
Why Choose Our CETYL ALCOHOL RSPO
Reliable Formulation Performance
Designed to provide consistent functionality across a wide range of formulations.
- High-purity C16 fatty alcohol composition
- Low hydrocarbon and impurity levels
- Consistent solidification characteristics
- Suitable for precision formulation
- Supplied in easy-to-handle pastille form
Ideal for Personal Care Formulations
Well suited for manufacturers requiring dependable, pharmacopeia-compliant ingredients.
- Cosmetic formulations
- Personal care products
- Pharmaceutical formulations
- Suitable for quality-focused manufacturers
- Supports a wide range of formulation requirements
Complete Quality & Regulatory Documentation
Supported by comprehensive technical documentation and internationally recognized certifications to help meet customer and regulatory requirements.
- COA
- SDS
- TDS
- Other Regulatory Documentation Upon Request
Flexible Grades to Meet Your Requirements
As a chemical distributor, we work with multiple qualified supply partners to help meet diverse customer requirements. If your application requires a different grade or specification, our team can help identify the most suitable solution.
- Alternative specifications available upon request
- Various specifications to suit different applications
- Sourcing support based on customer requirements
- Technical assistance in selecting the appropriate grade
Applications
Specialty Formulation Manufacturing
Its high-purity vegetable origin, controlled specifications, and comprehensive quality documentation make Cetyl Alcohol a dependable ingredient for manufacturers developing specialty cosmetic, personal care, and pharmaceutical formulations.
Pharmaceutical & Topical Preparations
Manufactured to meet current Ph. Eur., BP, and/or USP/NF specifications, Cetyl Alcohol is suitable for topical pharmaceutical formulations, including creams, ointments, and medicated lotions.
Personal Care Products
An ideal ingredient for everyday personal care products such as body creams, cleansing creams, facial cleansers, and shaving creams, where consistent formulation quality is important.
Cosmetic Formulations
Cetyl Alcohol is incorporated into a broad range of cosmetic products, including facial creams, beauty lotions, makeup bases, and other personal beauty formulations requiring a high-purity fatty alcohol.
Hair Care Products
Suitable for shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and styling products, Cetyl Alcohol contributes to formulation consistency and smooth product application in a variety of hair care formulations.
Skin Care Products
Cetyl Alcohol is widely used in skincare formulations, including creams, lotions, moisturizers, and body care products. It helps provide the desired consistency and supports stable, well-balanced formulations.
- Personal Care Formulation
- Thickening & Rheology
Industries
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Pharmaceuticals