Cetyl / Cetearyl Alcohol
C16 and C16-18 fatty alcohol flakes and pastilles for creams and lotions, from Malaysian, Indonesian and Indian plants.
Options and prices
| Ref. | Cut / purity / pack (kg) | USD range per tonne | Minimum order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LY0705-1 | C16-18 50:50 25 kg | 1,750 - 2,200 | 16 tonne |
| LY0705-2 | C16-18 30:70 25 kg | 1,700 - 2,150 | 16 tonne |
| LY0705-3 | C16-18 50:50 500 kg | 1,700 - 2,100 | 16 tonne |
| LY0705-4 | C16 98% 25 kg | 1,950 - 2,500 | 16 tonne |
| LY0705-5 | C16 99% 25 kg | 2,050 - 2,650 | 16 tonne |
| LY0705-6 | C16 99% 500 kg | 2,000 - 2,550 | 16 tonne |
FOB Port Klang / Belawan / Nhava Sheva, per tonne. Indicative market ranges in USD, not offers. A written offer or proforma fixes price, specification and terms. Indicative prices, updated November 2026.
Cetyl alcohol (C16) and cetearyl alcohol (C16-18, 50:50 or 30:70) in white flakes or pastilles, used as emollient, thickener and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions and hair conditioners. Buyers are cosmetic plants, pharma ointment makers and distributors. Price follows palm kernel and coconut oil, chain cut and purity. Palm-based origins quote lowest for 25 kg bags or jumbo bags, FOB or CFR.
Specifications
| Chain cut | C16 or C16-18 (50:50 / 30:70) |
|---|---|
| Total alcohol | 98-99% min |
| Hydroxyl value | 210-220 mg KOH/g (C16-18) |
| Melting range | 48-56 C (C16-18) |
| Form | white flakes or pastilles |
| Packing | 25 kg PE-lined bags on pallets (about 16 t per 20' FCL), or 500 kg jumbo bags. |
| Typical origins | Malaysia, Indonesia, India, China |
Trade terms
- Price basis: FOB Port Klang / Belawan / Nhava Sheva, per tonne
- Payment: Telegraphic transfer (T/T), Letter of credit (L/C)
- Minimum order: 16 tonne
- Lead time: 15-30 days