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LANETTE® 16
Technical DataSheet | Supplied by BASF

Cetyl Alcohol. LANETTE® 16 by BASF is a consistency giving factor. It regulates viscosity in O/W emulsions.
LANETTE® 16 is used in antiperspirants & deodorants, sun-care (after-sun, sun-protection, self-tanning), color-, body &
face care and face cleansing formulations. Also used in baby care & cleansing, hair coloring, shampoos and conditioning
formulations. The shelf life of this ingredient is 2 years.

Claims Waxes / Consistency Factors > Fatty Alcohols

protections

INCI Names CETYL ALCOHOL

Chemical Composition Cetyl alcohol (hexadecanol)

CAS Number 36653-82-4

EINECS/ELINCS No: 253-149-0

Appearance Pellets

Color White to yellowish

Product Status COMMERCIAL

Applications/ Recommended for Decorative cosmetics/Make-up

Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)
Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning)
Toiletries (Shower & Bath, Oral care...) > Antiperspirants & deodorants

Regulatory Status US, EU, JAPAN

LANETTE® 16 Properties

Property Value & Unit Test Condition Test Method

Acid Value < 0.1 ISO 660

Saponification Value < 0.5 ISO 3657

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Iodine Value < 0.5 ISO 3961

Hydroxyl Value 228 - 234 ISO 4326

Solidification Point 47 - 50 °C ISO 3841

Water Content < 0.1 % ISO 4317

Hydrocarbon Content < 0.5 % Cognis Method 50-01

C14 Content <3%

C16 Content > 95 %

C18 Content <5%

Compatiblity with other products

Find products that are predicted to be compatible with LANETTE® 16.

This list of compatible products is generated out of estimated HSP values. A practical determination of these HSP values
would provide higher certainty.
Learn more about Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) and their use in predictive formulation

Compatible Products

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