Cetyl Alcohol

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£5.95 to £83.95

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Variation ID		Product Code	Pack Size	List Price
1129	photo_camera	GPC1793-W	25g GPC1793-W	£5.95
1130	photo_camera	GPC1793-2W	50g GPC1793-2W	£9.75
1131	photo_camera	GPC1793-X	100g GPC1793-X	£13.95
1132	photo_camera	GPC1793-2X	250g GPC1793-2X	£27.95
1133	photo_camera	GPC1793-5X	500g GPC1793-5X	£52.95
1134	photo_camera	GPC1793-Y	1Kg GPC1793-Y	£83.95

Cetyl alcohol, also known as 1-hexadecanol and palmityl alcohol, is a common ingredient in a variety of personal care products and cosmetics. It is derived from vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil.

Appearance Crystalline powder. Colour White.

Odour Not known.

Melting point 49-51°C/120.2-123.8°F

Initial boiling point and range 190°C/374°F @ 20 hpa - Lit Flash point 170°C/338°F

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper flammable/explosive limit: 8% (V) : 1% (V) Vapour pressure

Vapour density 8.37 (Air = 1.0)

Relative density 0.805 g/cm3 at 60°C/140°F

Solubility(ies) Insoluble in water.

Partition coefficient log Pow: 6.73 at 25°C/77°F

Decomposition Temperature No information available.

Cas Number: 36653-82-4

Einecs Number: 36653-82-4