(Emulsifying Agent)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing Cetyl Alcohol, known for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures uniformity and consistency in the formulation of Cetyl Alcohol, making it highly effective as an emulsifier in creams, lotions and ointments.
Application: MOLHOL® CET is widely used as an emulsifying agent, emulsion stabilizer, thickening agent and stiffening agent in pharmaceutical formulations, including creams, ointments, lotions, emulsions, gels, topical preparations and other semisolid dosage forms. It improves viscosity and consistency, supports the formation and stabilization of emulsions and helps minimize phase separation during storage.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 36653-82-4 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C16H34O |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 242.44 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as unctuous, white flakes, granules, cubes or castings. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) |
(A) The retention time of the major peak of the sample solution, excluding the solvent and internal standard peaks, corresponds to the cetyl alcohol peak of the system suitability solution. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is soluble in alcohol and in ether, the solubility increasing with an increase in temperature; insoluble in water. |
| 4 | Residue on Ignition | Not more than 0.1%. |
| 5 | Limit of related fatty alcohols (A) Sum of unidentified impurities (B) Sum of related fatty alcohols and unidentified impurities |
(A) Not more than 1%. (B) Not more than 10.0%. |
| 6 | Limit of branched-chain fatty alcohols, related linear fatty alcohols, and Related unsaturated alcohols and alkanes | Specified test. |
| 7 | Acid value | Not more than 2. |
| 8 | Hydroxyl value | Between 218 to 238. |
| 9 | Iodine value | Not more than 5. |
| 10 | Water determination | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 11 | Assay | Not less than 90.0% and not more than 102.0%. |
MOLHOL® CET is packed in HDPE bag or HDPE drum with double PE liners inside having bar-coded label and tamper-evident seal.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in well-closed containers.
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