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Ginol 16 (99%) is a cetyl alcohol that is used in skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics. It is an emollient, conditioner, gloss enhancer, viscosity modifier, re-fatting agent, and thickener.
Chemical formula C16H34O
Molar mass 242.45 g/mol
Density 1.2613 g/cc
Boiling point 290°C (554°F) at 1 atmTechnical Analysis
Specification Typical Values
Colour (APHA) "yellow
CAS NO. 36653-82-4.
Density 60 °C (140 °F):. 0.81
Solubility . (H2O, g/dl) 10.6(30°),14.1(52°),19.0(61°)
Ginol 16 (99%) is a cetyl alcohol that's used in cosmetics, hair care, and skin care. It's a bio-based emulsion stabilizer and foaming agent that can help increase shelf life and stability. It's also used in hair dyes and sun care products.
Ginol 16 (99%)
Carbon Chain Distribution by GLC (%) C14 C16 C18 1.0 Max 99.0 Min 1.0 Max Appearance Fused / Flakes / Pastilles Hydrocarbons (% BY WT) 0.5 Max Moisture (% BY WT) 0.10 Max (Fused) 0.15 Max (Flakes / Pastilles) Acid Value 0.05 Max Saponification Value 0.20 Max Iodine Value 0.20 Max Avg. Molecular Weight 238 – 246 Hydroxyl Value 227 – 235 Solidification Range (°C) 47 – 50 Flash Point (°C) Ca 175 Density (GMS/CC) @ 60 °C 0.805 – 0.815 Colour (APHA) 10 Max Boiling Range (°C) 305 – 320 Carbonyl Value (as PPM CO) 50 Max
