Cetyl alcohol (C16, 98% purity) is white waxy solid (melting point 45-50°C) serving cosmetic emulsions, ointments, and creams as thickener, emulsion stabilizer, and opacifier where it provides body, texture, and white appearance to products. The 98% purity versus technical-grade 95% matters for pharmaceutical and high-end cosmetic applications requiring consistent performance and minimal odor/color, with price differential of 15-20% reflecting refining costs. Often used alongside stearyl alcohol (C18) to adjust melting point and texture, with pure cetyl alcohol creating slightly softer, lower-melting formulations versus cetostearyl blends. Buyers specify: melting point range (tighter specifications for controlled-release pharmaceutical applications), acid value (indicates oxidation/aging), and saponification value (confirms fatty alcohol identity versus fatty acid contamination), with 25kg bags being standard pack size for formulators not needing bulk drums.
25kg bags
