Cetearyl Alcohol Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol
- Cetostearyl Alcohol
- C16-C18 Fatty Alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol supplier for personal-care, pharmaceutical and specialty manufacturers in Malaysia. Also called cetyl stearyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol and C16-C18 fatty alcohol, this waxy blend is selected to build body, viscosity and emulsion structure in creams, lotions, conditioners and topical bases.
Commercial supply is usually white to off-white flakes, pastilles or beads. Cosmetic grades serve general personal-care work, while pharmaceutical or excipient grades are chosen when a topical standard is specified. Buyers who fix a cetyl-to-stearyl ratio should state that cut rather than assume a generic C16-C18 blend.
Formulators use cetearyl alcohol as a co-emulsifier and structuring aid in creams, hair conditioners, ointments and selected cleansing systems. It is not the same product as pure cetyl alcohol, pure stearyl alcohol, stearic acid or ceteareth ethoxylates, which remain separate materials.
Send the required grade, form, target blend ratio if fixed, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- cosmetic, pharmaceutical
- Appearance
- white to off-white waxy solid, commonly supplied as flakes, pastilles or beads
Cetearyl Alcohol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic grade cetearyl alcohol | white to off-white flakes, pastilles or beads | — | Personal-care creams, lotions, conditioners and cleansing systems where the C16-C18 blend builds viscosity, body and emulsion structure. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical or excipient grade cetearyl alcohol | white to off-white flakes, pastilles or beads | — | Ointments, topical bases and other formulated products that specify an excipient-grade cetostearyl or cetearyl alcohol. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Specified C16 to C18 blend ratio | flakes, pastilles or beads to the requested blend | — | Formulations that fix a cetyl-to-stearyl ratio rather than accepting a generic C16-C18 cut. State the target ratio with the enquiry. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy cetearyl alcohol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for cetearyl alcohol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to off-white waxy solid | — |
| Common physical forms | flakes, pastilles or beads, depending on grade | — |
| Chemical character | blend of C16 and C18 fatty alcohols (cetearyl / cetostearyl alcohol) | — |
| Solubility in water | insoluble; dispersible or soluble in oils and many organic solvents | — |
| Common grade checks | hydroxyl value, acid value, iodine value, melting range, moisture, colour and cetyl-to-stearyl ratio as required by the application | — |
Cetearyl Alcohol applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from strong oxidisers and excessive heat. Handle solid forms to control dust and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about cetearyl alcohol
Are cetearyl alcohol, cetyl stearyl alcohol and cetostearyl alcohol the same?
They are commercial names for the same C16-C18 fatty alcohol blend. Buyers should still state the required grade, physical form and any fixed cetyl-to-stearyl ratio, because different cuts are not always interchangeable in a formulation.
How does cetearyl alcohol differ from cetyl alcohol or stearyl alcohol?
Cetearyl alcohol is a blend of C16 and C18 fatty alcohols. Cetyl alcohol is the C16 cut and stearyl alcohol is the C18 cut. Those individual alcohols are separate products and should be requested on their own pages when a single chain length is required.
Which form or grade of cetearyl alcohol should I request?
Cosmetic grade flakes, pastilles or beads are commonly selected for creams, lotions and conditioners. Pharmaceutical or excipient grades are chosen when a topical or ointment specification requires them. If the recipe fixes a C16 to C18 ratio, state that ratio rather than assuming a standard 50:50 cut.
What specifications should a buyer provide for cetearyl alcohol?
State the intended application and any required limits for hydroxyl value, acid value, iodine value, melting range, moisture, colour and particle form. For a formulation already in production, include the current specification or target blend ratio so the quotation can match more closely.
Is cetearyl alcohol an emulsifier on its own?
It is widely used as a co-emulsifier, viscosity builder and structure aid in oil-in-water systems. Primary emulsification usually depends on the wider surfactant or emulsifier package, so buyers should describe the system and performance target when enquiring.
What details are needed for a cetearyl alcohol price enquiry?
Provide the grade, form, any fixed C16 to C18 ratio, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred pack format, documentation needs and timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.