Chemical Name:
Cetostearyl Alcohol Polyethylene Glycol Ether
Trade Name:
KECAT
Introduction:
Cetostearyl Alcohol Ethoxylates (KECATs) are alkyl polyethylene glycol ethers derived from Cetostearyl Fatty Alcohols (C16-C18), which are mixed of molecules varying in the number of repeating ethoxy groups. The digit which is appeared after the name of KECAT shows the average number of ethylene oxide units in the Cetostearyl Alcohol molecule. For example, KECAT 2 means a Cetostearyl alcohol molecule which is reacted with average two molecules of ethylene oxide.
General Applications:
Cetostearyl Alcohol Ethoxylates mainly fined application as emulsifier and co-emulsifier in personal care formulations. They make stable emulsions which do not break easily.
They are used in microemulsion gels, aqueous/alcoholic preparations, creams and lotions permanent waxes, physical sunscreens, depilatories, lipsticks, antiperspirants and deodorants, bath oils and shaving preparations.
Different grades:
KECAT 2, KECAT 20, KECAT 25, KECAT 50
Specification
Ethoxylated Cetostearyl Alcohol – 25EO
Trade Name: KECAT 25
| No. | Test | Standards | Reference |
| 1 | Appearance | White or Yellowish-white,
Waxy, Unctuous mass, pellets, Microbeads or flake |
BP 2020 |
| 2 | Solubility | Dispersible or Soluble in Water,
Soluble in Ethanol (96%) and in Methylene Chloride |
BP 2020
|
| 3 | Identification | A: Hydroxyl Value |
BP 2020
|
| B: Iodine Value | |||
| C: Saponification Value | |||
| D: Thin-layer Chromatography | |||
| E: Precipitate is formed | |||
| 4 | Appearance of solution | NMT BY5 | BP 2020 |
| 5 | Hydroxyl value, mg KOH/g | 36-46 | BP 2020 |
| 6 | pH, (5% in water) | 5.0-8.0 | ASTM D1172 |
| 7 | Saponification Value, mg KOH/g | Max. 3.0 | BP 2020 |
| 8 | Acid Value, mg KOH/g | Max. 1.0 | BP 2020 |
| 9 | Water, %wt | Max. 3.0 | BP 2020 |
| 10 | Total Ash, % | Max. 0.2 | BP 2020 |
| 11 | Iodine Value, mg I2/g | Max. 2.0 | BP 2020 |
| 12 | Ethylene Oxide & 1,4-Dioxane | Ethylene Oxide NMT 10.0 | BP 2020 |
| 1,4-Dioxane NMT 10.0 | |||
| 13 | Alkalinity | Max. 0.5 | BP 2020 |
Packaging:
|
Packaging Type |
Net weight |
Gross weight |
No. of drums per pallet |
No. of pallets in a 20 FLC |
Shelf life |
IMCO Class |
|
New PE Drums |
50 Kgs |
55 Kgs |
6 |
20 |
2 yrs |
Non-Imco |
Notice:
We can produce other types of Cetostearyl Alcohol Ethoxylates (KECATs), moreover customized packaging will be available according to customer’s request.
Safety, Handling & Storage:
Full information on the safety, handling and storage of KECATs is available in the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
