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Stearyl alcohol - Lorol C18-98

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Stearyl alcohol - Lorol C18-98

Stearyl Alcohol 

Lorol C18-98

Cosmetic grade

Stearyl alcohol is a long-chain, saturated fatty alcohol. It’s the C18 “waxy” alcohol you’ll see in lots of creams and hair conditioners for slip and structure.

  • INCI / common name: Stearyl Alcohol

  • IUPAC: octadecan-1-ol

  • CAS: 112-92-5

Key Characteristics

Molecular formula - C₁₈H₃₈O

Molecular weight - 270.49 g/mol

Appearance - White to light yellowish hydrophilic wax supplied in pellets

Odour - Neutral to faint

Melting point - ~58–60 °C

Density - ~0.81–0.83 g/mL @ 20 °C

Solubility - Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohols, ethers, hydrocarbons, and oils

 

Uses of Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol

Cosmetics & personal care

  • Emollient / conditioner: Adds slip and softness to skin and hair.

  • Viscosity builder / thickener: Gives creams and lotions body; helps create rich textures.

  • Co-emulsifier / stabilizer: Supports oil-in-water emulsions (often paired with cetearyl alcohol, fatty acids, and nonionic emulsifiers).

  • Opacifier / sensory modifier: Reduces tack; improves payoff in sticks/balms.

  • Common applications:

    • Hair conditioners & masks: 2–7% with quaternary conditioners (e.g., BTMS/behentrimonium).

    • Creams/lotions & body butters: 1–4% as co-emulsifier/thickener.

    • Deodorant/antiperspirant sticks & balms: 3–10% as structurant with waxes/oils.

    • Cleansing bars/syndet bars: Adds hardness and glide.

Other uses

  • Lubricant/processing aid in plastics and rubber compounding.

  • Polishes, candles, and coatings as a waxy hardener/structurant in some systems.


Formulating notes & tips

  • Melts around 60 °C — heat oil phase above this to fully dissolve, then emulsify.

  • For lighter feel and better spread, blend with cetyl alcohol (C16) or use cetearyl alcohol (C16/C18 mix).

  • Works synergistically with quats (e.g., behentrimonium methosulfate) to boost hair conditioning and combability.

  • If you see graininess in a balm/stick, adjust cooling profile (cool faster with shear) to control crystal size.

     

    PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption.





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    Stearyl Alcohol 

    Lorol C18-98

    Cosmetic grade

    Stearyl alcohol is a long-chain, saturated fatty alcohol. It’s the C18 “waxy” alcohol you’ll see in lots of creams and hair conditioners for slip and structure.

    • INCI / common name: Stearyl Alcohol

    • IUPAC: octadecan-1-ol

    • CAS: 112-92-5

    Key Characteristics

    Molecular formula - C₁₈H₃₈O

    Molecular weight - 270.49 g/mol

    Appearance - White to light yellowish hydrophilic wax supplied in pellets

    Odour - Neutral to faint

    Melting point - ~58–60 °C

    Density - ~0.81–0.83 g/mL @ 20 °C

    Solubility - Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohols, ethers, hydrocarbons, and oils

     

    Uses of Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol

    Cosmetics & personal care

    • Emollient / conditioner: Adds slip and softness to skin and hair.

    • Viscosity builder / thickener: Gives creams and lotions body; helps create rich textures.

    • Co-emulsifier / stabilizer: Supports oil-in-water emulsions (often paired with cetearyl alcohol, fatty acids, and nonionic emulsifiers).

    • Opacifier / sensory modifier: Reduces tack; improves payoff in sticks/balms.

    • Common applications:

      • Hair conditioners & masks: 2–7% with quaternary conditioners (e.g., BTMS/behentrimonium).

      • Creams/lotions & body butters: 1–4% as co-emulsifier/thickener.

      • Deodorant/antiperspirant sticks & balms: 3–10% as structurant with waxes/oils.

      • Cleansing bars/syndet bars: Adds hardness and glide.

    Other uses

    • Lubricant/processing aid in plastics and rubber compounding.

    • Polishes, candles, and coatings as a waxy hardener/structurant in some systems.


    Formulating notes & tips

    • Melts around 60 °C — heat oil phase above this to fully dissolve, then emulsify.

    • For lighter feel and better spread, blend with cetyl alcohol (C16) or use cetearyl alcohol (C16/C18 mix).

    • Works synergistically with quats (e.g., behentrimonium methosulfate) to boost hair conditioning and combability.

    • If you see graininess in a balm/stick, adjust cooling profile (cool faster with shear) to control crystal size.

       

      PLEASE NOTE: This product is not for human or animal consumption.



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