Stearyl alcohol is a long-chain saturated fatty alcohol derived from vegetable oils such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. Also known as octadecanol, it appears as white pastilles or flakes and melts between 56–58 ºC. Stearyl alcohol is used in various pharmaceutical and industrial applications, including coatings, antifreeze, lubricants and greases, polishes, and waxes.
In personal care and cosmetic products, stearyl alcohol functions as an emulsion stabilizer, fragrance ingredient, refatting agent, skin conditioning emollient, surfactant for cleansing and emulsifying, opacifier, foam booster, and viscosity controller.
Stearyl alcohol is a white, waxy solid at room temperature. It is insoluble in water but soluble in most organic solvents. It is typically derived from plant-based oils such as palm oil, palm kernel oil, or coconut oil.
In cosmetics manufacturing, stearyl alcohol is used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in lotions, creams, and hair products. It also serves as a lubricant in plastic production and as a precursor in chemical synthesis.
As a 100% natural, vegetable-derived fatty alcohol, stearyl alcohol is widely used in the cosmetic and personal care industries.
Stearyl Alcohol C18-98 is from 100% Natural Tropical Vegetable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil origin and Kosher certified.
| Product | Stearyl Alcohol C18-98 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Octadecan-1-ol / Stearyl Alcohol / Vegetable Origin |
| H.S Code | 3823.70.9000 |
| CAS No. | 112-92-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C18H38O |
| EINESCS No. | 253-149-0 |
| Origin | Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Coconut Oil |
| Physical Appearance | White Pastilles |
| Certification | 100% vegetable origin and Kosher certified |
| Stearyl Alcohol C18-98 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Method | Specification | Typical value |
| Acid value mgKOH/g | ISO 660(Part 5):1996 | 0.1 Max | |
| Iodine Value % Max | AOCS Tg I-64 : 1997 | 0.7 Max | |
| Saponification Value mgKOH/g | AOCS Tg I-64 : 1997 | 0.5 Max | |
| Hydroxyl Value % Max. | AOCS Cd 13-60:1997 | 206.0 - 210.0 | |
| Solidification Point °C | ISO 3841 : 1997 | 56.0 - 58.0 | |
| Water Content [Karl Ficher] % Max | ISO 760(Part 7) : 1978 | 0.3 Max | |
| Chain Distribution | |||
| C-14 Myristic Acid | In Hse QC 027 | 2.0 Max. | |
| C-16 Palmitic Acid | |||
| C-18 Stearic Acid | 98.0 Min. | ||
| C-20 Arahic Acid | 2.0 Max. | ||
| Additional Specification | |||
| Hydrocarbon % | In Hse QC 027 | 0.5 Max. | |
| Colour APHA | ASTM D1209 | 10 Max. | |
| Storage: Product stored in closed packaging under ambient condition should be stable at least 2 years. | |||
It serves as an opacifier in shampoos and as an emollient, emulsifier, or thickening agent in skin creams and lotions. Additionally, it is used as an additive in oil-based fracturing fluids, and finds applications in perfume synthesis and the pharmaceutical industry.
Stearyl alcohol is a gentle fatty alcohol valued for its emollient and moisturizing properties. It helps bind ingredients together, preventing separation, and is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores.
This plant-derived emulsifier appears as a solid white, wax-like product with a characteristic fatty odor. Fatty alcohols like stearyl alcohol are prepared from fatty acids through esterification and catalytic hydrogenation.
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