Product Details
CasNo： 68439-49-6
MF： C18H38O
Appearance： white waxy solid
Delivery Time： 15 days
Packing： 200kg/drum
Purity： 99%
- Basic Information
- Chemical Name: Ceteareth is also known as polyoxyethylene cetostearyl ether. Different types are named as Ceteareth - n (n represents the average number of ethylene oxide molecules added, such as Ceteareth - 25).
- CAS No.: 68439 - 49 - 6
- Molecular Formula: Usually expressed as C18H38O
- Type: Non - ionic surfactant
- Physical and Chemical Properties
- Appearance: It is usually a white waxy solid.
- Odor: With a faint, special odor.
- Solubility: It is soluble in hot water.
- Density: About 1.020g/ml (at 60℃).
- Hydrophile - Lipophile Balance (HLB): The HLB value of Ceteareth - 25 is about 16, and different types have different HLB values, generally ranging from 5 to 18.
- Hydroxyl Value: Take Ceteareth - 25 as an example, the hydroxyl value is 36 - 45mgKOH/g.
- Acid Value: The maximum acid value is 1mgKOH/g.
- Product Characteristics
- It has excellent emulsifying, solubilizing, detergency, foaming, wetting and thickening properties. It is well - compatible with various oils and active ingredients, and is an effective protective colloid, which can stabilize various dispersed systems. It can be used in combination with other emulsifiers, and has a better effect when used with gel - forming thickeners.
- Application Fields
- Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: It is widely used in shampoos, lotions, creams, sunscreens, hair dyes, etc. It can be used as an emulsifier to prepare oil - in - water emulsions, and also has the functions of solubilizing, cleaning, softening, moisturizing and conditioning.
- Textile Industry: It can be used as a leveling agent and retarding agent.
- Cleaning Industry: It is used to prepare household and industrial cleaners, and has a good emulsifying effect on animal, plant and mineral oils.
- Other Fields: It can also be used as a component of emulsifiers in the pesticide industry.
- Safety
- The safety of Ceteareth has been evaluated by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) expert panel. The CIR expert panel concluded that Ceteareth is safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products, but it is generally not recommended for use on damaged skin.
- Packaging and Storage
- It is usually packed in 25 - kg bags or 200 - kg barrels. It should be stored in a dry and ventilated place, away from incompatible substances, and the shelf - life is generally two years.
