Stearyl Alcohol
Acts as a thickener, stabilizer and co-emulsifier in emulsion formulations.
Stearyl Alcohol acts as a thickener, stabilizer and a co-emulsifier in an emulsion formula.
Usage: Can be mixed in all kinds of cosmetics.
Mixing method: Mix in oil (oil-phase) by preheating to 70 degrees until Stearyl Alcohol flakes are dissolved with the oil.
Rate of use: 1-20%
Product characteristics: White scales
Solubility: Can dissolve in oil
INCI Name : Stearyl Alcohol
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.50% - 20.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into oil phase. May heat 70-80C to increase solubility
- Heat Tolerant
- 3.00 - 10.00
- Soluble in Oil
- -
| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Acid Value (mgKOH/g) | <0.10 |
| Iodine Value (gI2/100g) | <0.70 |
| Sap. Value (mgKOH/g) | <0.50 |
| Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g) | 206 - 210 |
| Water (Karl Ficher) (%) | <0.30 |
| Solidification Point (C) | 55.0 - 58.0 |
| Chain distribution (%) C16 | <2.0 |
| Chain distribution (%) C18 | >98.0 |
| Chain distribution (%) C20 | <2.0 |