Cetyl Alcohol Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- 1-Hexadecanol
- Hexadecan-1-Ol
- Palmityl Alcohol
- Cetanol
Cetyl alcohol supplier for personal-care, pharmaceutical, textile and industrial formulators in Malaysia. This is the single-chain C16 saturated fatty alcohol, also called 1-hexadecanol, palmityl alcohol and cetanol, not a C16-C18 cetearyl alcohol blend.
Commercial material is a white to off-white waxy solid, most often supplied as flakes, with pastilles, beads, prills or powder also used. Buyers commonly select cosmetic, pharmaceutical or technical grade and may specify C16 content cuts for emulsion and viscosity performance.
Personal-care makers use cetyl alcohol as an emollient, co-emulsifier and bodying agent in creams, lotions and hair conditioners. Suitable grades also enter ointment bases, textile auxiliaries, lubricants, candle and wax systems and other oleochemical formulations.
Send the required form, grade, C16 or specification target, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 36653-82-4
- Formula
- C16H34O
- Grade
- cosmetic, pharmaceutical, technical
- Appearance
- white to off-white waxy solid, commonly supplied as flakes, pastilles or beads
Cetyl 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cetyl alcohol flakes | flakes | — | Emollient, co-emulsifier and viscosity builder in creams, lotions, hair conditioners and other personal-care bases where flake handling is preferred. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Cetyl alcohol pastilles or beads | pastilles, beads or prills | — | Free-flowing solid form for bulk dosing and melt-in processing where flakes are less convenient on the production line. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Cosmetic grade cetyl alcohol | flakes, pastilles or beads | — | Creams, lotions, hair care and related cosmetic systems that specify a cosmetic-grade C16 fatty alcohol with controlled C16 content. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical or excipient grade cetyl alcohol | flakes, pastilles or beads | — | Ointment bases and other pharmaceutical or excipient uses where the buyer states a pharmacopoeial or excipient specification. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade cetyl alcohol | flakes, pastilles, beads, prills or powder | — | Textile and leather auxiliaries, industrial lubricants, candle and wax blends and other technical formulations that do not need cosmetic grade. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy cetyl alcohol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for cetyl 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 in flake, pastille, bead, prill or powder form | — |
| Chemical identity | saturated C16 fatty alcohol (1-hexadecanol); distinct from C16-C18 cetearyl blends | — |
| CAS number | 36653-82-4 | — |
| Molecular formula | C16H34O | — |
| Grade controls | C16 content, acid value, hydroxyl value, iodine value, melting behaviour and moisture confirmed against the required grade; market cuts often target high C16 purity | — |
Cetyl Alcohol applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat sources and strong oxidisers. Handle molten material with suitable thermal protection and follow the safety information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about cetyl alcohol
Is cetyl alcohol the same as cetearyl alcohol?
No. Cetyl alcohol is the single C16 saturated fatty alcohol (1-hexadecanol). Cetearyl alcohol is a C16-C18 blend. Specifications distinguish them by C16/C18 ratio, so state pure cetyl alcohol when that is the required cut.
What forms of cetyl alcohol are commonly requested?
Flakes are the dominant commercial form for creams and lotions. Pastilles, beads and prills are chosen for freer flow and bulk dosing, while powder is less common. Name the preferred form and grade in the enquiry.
What is palmityl alcohol or 1-hexadecanol?
Palmityl alcohol, 1-hexadecanol, hexadecan-1-ol and cetanol are alternate names for the same C16 fatty alcohol identity. They are not names for cetearyl or stearyl alcohol.
Which grade should a cosmetic formulator request?
Cosmetic grade is commonly selected for creams, lotions and hair care when the recipe calls for a controlled C16 fatty alcohol. Provide any target C16 content, melting behaviour and documentation needs with the enquiry so the quoted grade can be matched.
Can pharmaceutical or excipient grade cetyl alcohol be quoted?
Yes, when the buyer states a pharmaceutical or excipient specification. Include the required monographs or quality limits, quantity and delivery location so documentation and grade can be confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
What details are needed for a cetyl alcohol price enquiry?
Provide the form or grade, any C16 purity or specification target, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and documentation so the quotation can address the full requirement.