AHCOHOL 1898 (Stearyl Alcohol NF)

AHCOHOL 1898 (Stearyl Alcohol NF)

AHCOHOL 1898 is the trade name for Acme-Hardesty’s palm oil-derived stearyl alcohol (also known as stearic alcohol and octadecanol-1). Stearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol sold in flakes, pastilles and beads, and is available in both NF (National Formulary) grade and kosher preparations. Fatty alcohols can be natural, derived from plant-based oils like palm or coconut, or they can be synthetic. They act as emulsifiers, emollients, viscosity controllers and dispersants. They function as chemical intermediates, most often used in surfactants to enhance foaming and cleaning properties in detergents and cleaners.

Use our stearyl alcohol as a nonionic surfactant and intermediate in the manufacture of plastics, textiles and waxes. It is also used as an ingredient in various lubricants, perfumes, personal care products and more. Our product is manufactured from renewable palm oil sources, without the use of GMOs. Product Details

Acme-Hardesty stearyl alcohol is made from a minimum 98 percent C18 and no more than 2 percent C16. It has a maximum acid value of 0.5, a maximum saponification value of 1.0 and a maximum iodine value of 2.0. Testing is performed to AOCS standards ensuring accuracy and exceptional quality control. Great care has been taken to ensure our product is safe to use in cosmetics and other applications. Our stearic alcohol is free from peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, gluten and other common allergens. It contains no residual solvents and is bovine spongiform encephalopathy/transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (BSE/TSE) free. Also, it is not tested on animals and is REACH registered. Please see the product data sheet for further details. Storage and Handling Guidelines