CETYL ALCOHOL NF - CREMER

CETYL ALCOHOL NF - CREMER is comprised of cetyl alcohol (C16, 95% min), where 'R' in the structural diagram represents a saturated alkyl chain of 16 carbon atoms. It is a waxy white solid with a mild soapy odor and meets national formulary compendia requirements.
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Identification & Functionality

Applications & Uses

Properties

Appearance
White solid, clear when melted
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisture Contentmax. 0.10%-
Acid Valuemax. 0.5mgKOH/gPCNA039
C14 Alcohol and Lowermax. 2.5%Gas chromatography
C16 Alcoholmin. 95%Gas chromatography
C18 Alcoholmax. 4%Gas chromatography
Total Related Alcohols and Unspecified Impuritiesmax. 10%Gas chromatography
Handling Temperature56 - 65°C-
Colormax. 25Pt-Co
Melting Point47 - 50°CPCNA035
Iodine Valuemax. 1cgI/gPCNA070
Sap Valuemax. 1mg KOH/gPCNA050
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1%PCNA082
Hydroxyl Value220 - 235mg KOH/gCalculated
Hydocarbonmax. 1%PCNA011
Unspecified Impuritiesmax. 1%PCNA011