(Stiffening Agent / Emulsion Stabilizer)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that produces Stearyl Alcohol renowned for its exceptional purity and efficacy. This compound is particularly valuable in the personal care and pharmaceutical industry.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Stearyl Alcohol with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
Applications: MOLHOL® ST is widely used as a stiffening agent, emulsion stabilizer, and viscosity enhancer in pharmaceutical formulations. It improves the consistency, texture, viscosity and physical stability of creams, ointments, lotions, gels and other topical dosage forms. It enhances emulsion stability by preventing phase separation, thereby contributing to improved product performance and extended shelf life.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 112-92-5 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | C18H38O |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 270.5 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - IP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appearance | It occurs as a clear and colourless liquid. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) Test (D) |
(A) Relative-densify. (B) Refractive index. (C) Specific Test. (D) Entire sulphuric acid layer turns violet. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is practically insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol (96%). When melted; miscible with fatty oils, with liquid paraffin and with melted wool fat. |
| 4 | Appearance of solution | It is clear and colourless. |
| 5 | Acidity and Alkalinity | Change the colour -of the solution to pale pink. |
| 6 | Refractive Index | Between 1.376 to 1.379. |
| 7 | Relative Density | Between 0.785 to 0.789. |
| 8 | Water | Not more than 0.5%. |
| 9 | Assay | Not less than 99.0%. |
MOLHOL® ST is packed in HDPE drum or IBC packing having bar-coded label.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserved in well-closed containers.
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