From cosmetics to food products, Cremer is a leading provider of fatty alcohols.

See below for technical specs on our wide range of fatty alcohols and just a few of their potential applications.

Fatty Alcohol Potential Applications

Personal Care (Thickener, opacifier, emollient / moisturizer)

  • Conditioners
  • Skin creams, lotions and gels
  • Pharmaceutical ointments
  • Lipsticks
  • Foundations/concealers
  • Shampoos
  • Moisturizers
  • Perfume/cologne
  • Salt scrubs

Industrial

  • Lubricant for nuts and bolts
  • Plastic mold lubricant/release agent
  • Metal production lubricants
  • Liquid pool covers

Other

  • Flavor enhancer in food additive
  • Fabric softeners
  • Detergent booster
  • Defoamer
  • Intermediate thickening agent

Fatty Alcohol – Lauryl

CharacteristicsCO 1214 (P&G)AL 1214
TypeLaurylLauryl
Sap. Value0.5 Max0.5 Max
Acid Value0.1 Max0.1 Max
Moisture Value0.10 Max0.10 Max
Iodine Value0.3 Max0.3 Max
Hydroxyl Value280 - 290280 - 290
Melting PointNR(22)
Color, APHA10 Max10 Max
Residue on Ignition (%)0.1 Max0.1 Max
Unspecified Impurities1 Max1 Max
Related Alcohols & Unspecified Impurities10.0 Max10.0 Max
Color AppearanceWater White Mobile LiquidWater White Mobile Liquid
Saturated C80.3 Max0.3 Max
Saturated C101.0 Max1.0 Max
Saturated C1265 Min65 Min
Saturated C1421.0 - 28.021 - 28
Saturated C164.0 - 8.04 - 8
Saturated C180.5 Max0.5 Max
Saturated C20
Hydrocarbon1.0 Max1.0 Max
CAS Number67762-41-867762-41-8

Fatty Alcohol – Cetyl

CharacteristicsCO 1695 NF (P&G)AL 1695 NF
TypeCetylCetyl
Sap. Value1.0 Max1.0 Max
Acid Value0.5 Max0.5 Max
Moisture Value0.10 Max0.30
Iodine Value1.00 Max1.00 Max
Hydroxyl Value220 - 235220 - 235
Melting Point47 - 5047 - 50
Color, APHA25 Max25 Max
Residue on Ignition (%)0.1 Max0.1 Max
Unspecified Impurities1 Max1 Max
Related Alcohols & Unspecified Impurities10.0 Max10.0 Max
Color AppearanceWaxy White SolidWaxy White Solid
Saturated C8
Saturated C10
Saturated C12
Saturated C142.5 Max2.5 Max
Saturated C1695.0 Min95 Min
Saturated C184 MaxNR
Saturated C20
Hydrocarbon1.5 Max1.5 Max
CAS Number112-92-536653-82-4

Fatty Alcohol – Stearyl

CharacteristicsCO 1897 NF (P&G)AL 1897 NF
TypeStearylStearyl
Sap. Value1.0 Max1.0 Max
Acid Value0.5 Max0.5 Max
Moisture Value0.10 Max0.30 Max
Iodine Value1.0 Max1.0 Max
Hydroxyl Value200 - 215200 - 215
Melting Point56 - 6056 - 60
Color, APHA25 Max25 Max
Residue on Ignition (%)0.1 Max0.1 Max
Unspecified Impurities1 Max1 Max
Related Alcohols & Unspecified Impurities10.0 Max10.0 Max
Color AppearanceWaxy White SolidWaxy White Solid
Saturated C8
Saturated C10
Saturated C12
Saturated C14
Saturated C162.0 Max2.5 Max
Saturated C1897.5 Min95 Min
Saturated C201.0 Max1.4 Max
Hydrocarbon1.0 Max1.0 Max
CAS Number112-92-5112-92-5

Fatty Alcohol – Cetyl Stearyl

CharacteristicsTA 1618 (P&G)CO 1650 (P&G)AL 1618
TypeCetyl StearylCetyl StearylCetyl Stearyl
Sap. Value2.0 Max2.0 Max1.0 Max
Acid Value1.0 Max1.0 Max0.1 Max
Moisture Value0.10 Max0.10 Max0.30 Max
Iodine Value1.0 Max1.0 Max1.0 Max
Hydroxyl Value208 - 218208 - 218210 - 220
Melting Point50 - 54
Color, APHA25 Max25 Max25 Max
Residue on Ignition (%)0.1 Max0.1 Max0.1 Max
Unspecified Impurities1 Max1 Max1 Max
Related Alcohols & Unspecified Impurities10.0 Max10.0 Max10.0 Max
Color AppearanceWaxy White SolidWaxy White SolidWaxy White Solid
Saturated C8
Saturated C10
Saturated C12
Saturated C141.5 Max1.5 Max3.0 Max
Saturated C1623.0 Min23.0 Min22 - 32
Saturated C1865.0 Min65.0 Min66 - 76
Saturated C201.5 Max1.5 Max3.0 Max
Hydrocarbon1.2 Max1.2 Max1.2 Max
CAS Number67762-30-567762-30-567762-30-5

Fatty Alcohol – Arachidyl

CharacteristicsAL 2095
TypeArachidyl
Sap. Value0.5 Max
Acid Value0.2 Max
Moisture Value0.2 Max
Iodine Value0.5 Max
Hydroxyl Value180-188
Melting Point
Color, APHA10 Max
Residue on Ignition (%)
Unspecified Impurities
Related Alcohols & Unspecified Impurities
Color AppearanceWaxy White Solid
Saturated C16 & Lower0.5 Max
Saturated C183.0 Max
Saturated C2095.0 Min
Saturated C22 & Higher3.0 Max
Hydrocarbon1.0 Max
CAS Number629-96-9