STEARYL ALCOHOL Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- 1-Octadecanol
STEARYL ALCOHOL supplier in Malaysia for personal-care, pharmaceutical, cleaning, coating and industrial formulators. Also called 1-octadecanol, stearyl alcohol is the saturated C18 fatty alcohol and is a different product from C16 cetyl alcohol and commercial C16-C18 cetearyl alcohol blends.
The material is a white to off-white waxy solid commonly handled as flakes, pastilles, beads or prills. Cosmetic, excipient and technical grades are selected by C18 content, physical form, melting behaviour and the receiving specification rather than by one universal catalogue grade.
Personal-care formulators use stearyl alcohol as an emollient, consistency builder and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions and hair conditioners. Selected grades also serve ointment bases, surfactant production, lubricants, coatings, surface-finishing systems and other oleochemical processing.
Send the required grade, form, target specification, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation so the C18 material is not confused with cetyl alcohol or a cetearyl blend.
- CAS number
- 112-92-5
- Grade
- cosmetic, pharmaceutical, technical
- Appearance
- white to off-white waxy solid, commonly handled as flakes, pastilles, beads or prills
STEARYL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stearyl alcohol flakes | white to off-white waxy flakes | — | Melt-in processing for creams, lotions, hair-care products, ointment bases and industrial formulations where a flake presentation is convenient. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Stearyl alcohol pastilles or beads | pastilles, beads or prills | — | Free-flowing solid presentation for measured dosing and heated blending in personal-care, cleaning and technical production lines. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Cosmetic grade stearyl alcohol | flakes, pastilles, beads or prills | — | Emollient, consistency builder and co-emulsifier for creams, lotions, conditioners and other cosmetic systems that specify a C18 fatty alcohol. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Pharmaceutical or excipient grade stearyl alcohol | waxy solid in the presentation specified by the buyer | — | Ointment and topical bases where the buyer provides the required excipient specification and documentation expectations. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical grade stearyl alcohol | flakes, pastilles, beads, prills or powder | — | Lubricants, surface-finishing systems, coatings, surfactant manufacture and other industrial processes that specify an octadecanol feedstock. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy STEARYL ALCOHOL from ChemTrade
Request a quote for STEARYL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical identity | saturated C18 fatty alcohol (1-octadecanol), distinct from cetyl alcohol and C16-C18 cetearyl blends | — |
| CAS number | 112-92-5 | — |
| Appearance | white to off-white waxy solid in flake, pastille, bead, prill or powder form | — |
| Grade controls | C18 content, acid value, hydroxyl value, iodine value, moisture and melting behaviour confirmed against the buyer's required grade | — |
STEARYL ALCOHOL applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and strong oxidising materials. Use suitable temperature control and thermal protection when the product is melted for processing, following the information for the quoted grade.
Common questions about STEARYL ALCOHOL
Is stearyl alcohol the same as cetyl alcohol?
No. Stearyl alcohol is the saturated C18 fatty alcohol, while cetyl alcohol is the C16 fatty alcohol. They can serve related formulation functions but differ in identity and physical behaviour, so the required material should be named explicitly.
Is stearyl alcohol the same as cetearyl alcohol?
No. Stearyl alcohol is 1-octadecanol, a C18 fatty alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a commercial blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols. Provide the target C18 content or product identity to avoid quoting the blend by mistake.
Which forms of stearyl alcohol can be requested?
Flakes, pastilles, beads and prills are common solid presentations, with powder used for some processes. The preferred form should be stated with the grade and application because handling and dosing needs differ.
Which grade should a personal-care formulator request?
Cosmetic grade is normally requested when stearyl alcohol is used as an emollient, consistency builder or co-emulsifier. Include any C18 content, melting behaviour and documentation requirements in the enquiry.
Can an excipient grade be quoted for ointment bases?
An excipient or pharmaceutical grade can be considered when the buyer gives the required specification and documentation. Availability and conformity to the named requirement are confirmed with the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
What information is needed for a stearyl alcohol quotation?
Provide the grade, form, target C18 content or full receiving specification, application, quantity and delivery location. Add preferred packing and documentation so those details can be addressed in the offer.