A branched-chain stearate emollient ester supplied to personal-care formulators for a rich oil phase. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester.
▸Formulation base: oil-phase carrier and spreading agent
Physical Properties
Physical Form
Clear liquid (typical)
Color
Colorless to pale yellow (typical)
Odor
Faint, characteristic (typical)
Density
~0.855 g/cm3 (20 C, typical)
Flash Point
> 150 C (typical)
Acid Value
<= 5 mg KOH/g (typical)
Saponification Value
95-115 mg KOH/g (typical)
Water Solubility
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and most organic solvents (typical)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Isohexadecyl stearateIsopalmityl stearateStearic acid, isocetyl esterOctadecanoic acid, isohexadecyl ester14-Methylpentadecyl stearateComparable to Crodamol ICSComparable to Ceraphyl 494
Full Description
Isocetyl stearate (CAS 95912-86-0) is the isocetyl alcohol ester of stearic acid. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is isocetyl stearate used for?
Isocetyl stearate (CAS 95912-86-0, C42H84O4) is the isocetyl alcohol ester of stearic acid. It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as an emollient, a skin-conditioning oil-phase ester, and a spreading/carrier agent in creams and lotions.
Is isocetyl stearate the same as isopropyl isostearate?
No. Isocetyl stearate is the isocetyl-alcohol ester of stearic acid, while isopropyl isostearate is a different ester (isopropyl alcohol with isostearic acid). They have distinct CAS numbers and properties; specify the exact INCI name when ordering.
What is the chemical identity of isocetyl stearate?
It is the branched C16 (isocetyl) alcohol ester of stearic acid, CAS 95912-86-0, with molecular formula C42H84O4. These identifiers appear on the CoA for specification matching.
What HS code applies to isocetyl stearate?
As a stearic-acid ester it is classified under HS 2915.70 (palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters). Confirm the destination-country tariff line with your broker.
Is isocetyl stearate available in bulk?
RawSource supplies isocetyl stearate in bulk to formulators in drums, totes, and IBCs. Request a bulk quote with your target volume along with a CoA and SDS.
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