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Stearyl alcohol (also known as octadecyl alcohol or 1-octadecanol) is an organic compound classified as a fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)16CH2OH. It takes the form of white granules or flakes, which are insoluble in water.
It has a wide range of uses as an ingredient in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and cosmetics. It is used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener in ointments.
Key Applications:
| Item | Specification | Test Result |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Control | ||
| Appearance | White Powder | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Content | 99% | Conforms |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | Conforms |
| Chemical Control | ||
| Heavy metals | NMT 10ppm | Conforms |
| Arsenic | NMT 2ppm | Conforms |
| Lead | NMT 2ppm | Conforms |
| Microbiological Control | ||
| Total Plate Count | 10,000cfu/g Max | Conforms |
| E.Coli | Negative | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative | Negative |