| HS Code | 199450 |
| Cas Number | 27458-93-1 |
| Chemical Formula | C18H38O |
| Molecular Weight | 270.49 g/mol |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Odor | Mild, characteristic |
| Melting Point | -2°C to 2°C |
| Boiling Point | 174°C at 10 mmHg |
| Solubility In Water | Insoluble |
| Density | 0.835-0.850 g/cm³ at 20°C |
| Flash Point | >100°C |
| Viscosity | 50-60 mPa·s at 20°C |
| Logp | Estimated 7.5 |
| Refractive Index | 1.444 - 1.449 at 20°C |
| Stability | Stable under normal conditions |
| Main Uses | Emollient, thickener, and skin conditioning agent in cosmetics |
As an accredited Isostearyl Alcohol factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | Isostearyl Alcohol is packaged in a 25 kg high-density polyethylene drum, featuring a secure screw cap and clear safety labeling. |
| Shipping | Isostearyl Alcohol is typically shipped in sealed, food-grade drums or IBC totes to prevent contamination and moisture absorption. The containers should be clearly labeled and stored upright in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. During shipping, care must be taken to avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. |
| Storage | Isostearyl Alcohol should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat, and sources of ignition. The storage container should be tightly closed and made from compatible materials. Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents. Properly label containers and keep them away from food and drink. Follow all relevant handling and storage regulations for safety. |
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In a facility where every tank and reactor runs a tight schedule, a reliable supply of isostearyl alcohol goes deeper than just having material on hand. Over the years, we’ve seen how subtle shifts in a formula can shape the outcome of a finished product. Our experience tells us that even small changes in the base ingredients ripple through each step. Isostearyl alcohol, with its distinct branched structure and C18 backbone, puts us in a position to solve several common formulation headaches, especially in skincare, haircare, and color cosmetics.
Our isostearyl alcohol series runs from basic technical grades up through cosmetic and pharmaceutical purities. Most often, it’s the C18-based alcohol (CAS 27458-93-1) we run in largest volume, as it delivers a soft, lightweight touch with no greasy film. Low volatility keeps it stable in hot-fill applications or in products that need to handle the ups and downs of shipping without changing character. Lab trials and customer feedback both show how isostearyl alcohol can cut down on drag, impart a silky feel, and boost emolliency in creams, lotions, and sunscreens. Unlike straight-chain stearyl or cetyl alcohols, branches prevent crystallization, so the ingredient never stiffens up or throws a haze, even after months on the shelf.
Inside our plant, attention always falls on repeatability. With isostearyl alcohol, the result stands out in testing: emulsions remain stable, pigment dispersions don’t separate, and the feel doesn’t shift batch to batch. Branched-chain alcohols like ours break apart stiff wax networks, creating products that go on smoothly and leave a clean finish. In real-world trials, customers report that shampoos become more conditioning without weighing hair down. In color cosmetics, it helps pigment spread evenly, softening lines in lipsticks and eyeliners while also improving payoff.
Compared to older, straight-chain fatty alcohols (such as cetyl or regular stearyl alcohol), isostearyl alcohol feels markedly lighter. That difference shows in applications that matter—skin doesn’t feel loaded, and hair remains manageable. Industry partners request this material to boost product aesthetics, and they come back because it reduces complaints linked to heaviness or stickiness.
Today’s buyers pay attention to every ingredient. Regulations on purity, traceability, and green credentials keep tightening. For years, we sourced our feedstocks as responsibly as possible, pushing for RSPO certification and ethoxylation-free options. Each drum of isostearyl alcohol leaves the plant with a chain of custody, and every lot is tracked back to its batch so our partners know what goes into their brands.
Cosmetic grade isostearyl alcohol consistently meets the USP and Ph. Eur. non-reactive standards for residue, acid value, saponification, and peroxide limits. No trace odor, and the color stays water white to pale. On request, we filter out even the smallest trace impurities, tailoring grades for high-sensitivity skin applications.
Most of our production goes into biomimetic cosmetics—moisturizers, sunscreen, anti-wrinkle serums—but we also see strong demand in hair conditioners, antiperspirants, and deodorants. The ingredient pours fluid at room temperature, making it easy to move, blend, and pump through standard lines. Its branched structure means our partners aren’t struggling with clogged valves or gummed-up mixing tanks. Teams in compounding don’t waste time breaking down clumps or filtering out crystals.
In our own shop floor trials, isostearyl alcohol maintains a pour point far lower than straight-chain analogues, never freezing out of solution or separating upon cooling. For customers, that trait means less risk during cold-chain transit, and formulators don’t run into stability hiccups during scale-up.
Years of running both straight-chain and branched fatty alcohols have made the differences clear. Isostearyl alcohol’s single-branched chain gives it properties that improve everything from spreadability on skin to physical stability in a finished emulsion. In color cosmetic labs, we watch how it actually helps pigments bind, so you get consistent color release instead of clumping. In haircare prototypes, it soothes the cuticle without leaving residue.
Straight-chain C18 alcohols tend to form rigid structures, especially at lower temperatures. This sometimes shows up as gritty textures in creams or unstable droplets in emulsions. Branched versions break that up, keeping applications silky and dispersions uniform. We’ve demonstrated dozens of times how even small substitutions—swapping straight stearyl alcohol for our isostearyl grade—can resolve long-standing problems with streaking, poor absorption, or early product separation.
Isostearyl alcohol isn’t just a “texturizer.” It influences how other actives and oils behave in a formula. The way it helps disperse silicones or nonpolar oils sets it apart in complicated, multi-phase formulations. Down the line, less time is spent homogenizing or troubleshooting unstable batches.
In the cosmetics factory, isostearyl alcohol enters the mixers as a pale, clear liquid, blending fast with waxes and oils. Creams and lotions reach the desired viscosity faster, and we see less kick-back when cooling. That speed translates to time saved and better throughput. In deodorants, it lifts stickiness from typical actives and makes application smooth. In antiperspirants, the finished stick won’t drag or leave a gritty residue. Conditioning sprays come out finer, helping deposits coat the hair smoothly, especially in high-humidity climates.
Sunscreen producers shift toward isostearyl alcohol to deal with high loads of inorganic pigments and organic UV filters. Stabilizing a formula loaded with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide always proves challenging. Our material disperses both mineral and chemical sunscreens without leaving a chalky look or clogging pumps. End users comment on light after-feel, which backs up the in-plant performance.
For bath oils and shower gels, here’s how isostearyl alcohol helps: it solubilizes essential oils and fragrances so the scent projects without separation or hazing. In foundations and compact powders, its volatility means it flashes off evenly, leaving the skin soft without a patchy sheen.
There are reasons our partners distinguish isostearyl alcohol from other options. Cetyl alcohol (C16) and stearyl alcohol (C18) each have established histories but yield heavy, sometimes greasy after-feel. Those with sensitive skin report less irritation and fewer breakouts using products with isostearyl alcohol instead.
Straight-chain alcohols build firm, opaque gels and thick creams. In contrast, isostearyl alcohol produces lighter, more elegant textures. Color remains brighter in lip products and pressed powders, and the shelf stability holds up for longer periods with no change in texture. Its lightness keeps lipsticks from feeling clumpy or sticky.
Lauryl alcohol (C12) works for simpler cleansing bars but fails to deliver adequate emollience or a refined skin sensation in fine cosmetics. Isostearyl alcohol, thanks to its branched structure, remains fluid and invisibly present, improving user satisfaction across a wider range of products.
Some may ask about cost. The branched profile of isostearyl alcohol does come with slightly higher production expenses, but savings result from fewer rejected batches and a smoother process. Partners return to isostearyl alcohol because it eliminates common processing snags, not just because of a cleaner ingredient deck.
Customers today want detail—origin, sustainability, and safety proof down to the molecule. To deliver, we audit upstream palm and seed oil sources for every drum of isostearyl alcohol. Strict internal standards complement global guidance under REACH and relevant ISO certifications. Trace impurities, allergens, trace metals, and banned substances stay out of our supply chain by design.
Anytime we trial a new raw material or tweak processing, each step passes real-world performance testing in our applications lab. Batch certificates and analysis go out with every order. For brands facing new regulatory demands around microplastics, allergen content, or labeling transparency, isostearyl alcohol helps tick every box.
It’s not enough to chase lab numbers. Plant teams here have run thousands of batches for some of the world’s hardest-to-please formulators. They share how isostearyl alcohol pours reliably on winter mornings and how blending never stalls out in humid conditions. Maintenance crews no longer face wax buildup in pipes, while warehouse staff don’t struggle with product thickening during storage.
Out in the real world, formulators see what happens when material consistency dips. Those headaches—late-night calls, returned shipments, batch recalls—fade into the background when using well-controlled isostearyl alcohol. That reliability improves job satisfaction, lets teams plan with confidence, and ultimately builds customer trust.
On a larger scale, moving towards branched-chain alcohols like isostearyl signals a willingness to adapt. Partners regularly mention how end-users pick up on the featherlight finish, rapid absorption, and how their products now match the performance of market leaders. Every year, we continue refining purification, filtration, and blending controls based on this feedback.
Raw material price swings and supply chain interruptions keep everyone on edge. Having a trusted source for isostearyl alcohol, where quality and logistics are handled directly by the manufacturer, lowers anxiety for formulators and supply chain managers alike. We invest in buffer stocks, forecast demand from historical and emerging trends, and keep open lines of communication with partners, so critical ingredients don’t vanish when they’re needed most.
Developing internal flexibility means we can pivot production volumes, run extra QC checks, and accommodate special requirements on purity, color, or regulatory compliance—without waiting on offshore traders to find spot deals. Over the past decade, we've learned that personal relationships and in-depth application support cannot be replaced by marketplace buzzwords or abstract promises.
When weather, geopolitical tensions, or freight surges threaten supply, direct manufacturer-to-customer connections prove essential. We welcome visits from partners, showing reactors, purification systems, and test labs up close. Trust grows from a shared history of problem-solving, not just a certificate on a website.
Consumer preference keeps evolving. The past five years brought more demand for clean label, vegan, and microplastic-free claims. Isostearyl alcohol fits within those requirements, helping partners position their products for future markets. Our R&D team stays ahead, piloting new methods for greener synthesis using bio-based starter alcohols from renewable feedstocks. Down the road, we see growing interest in carbon footprint reporting, so we track energy, water, and waste metrics for every run.
Sustainability won’t mean trading off quality or be forced on formulators as a burden. We’re already pushing for closed-loop solvent recovery, waste minimization, and investment in local talent to refine every part of the manufacturing process. Equipment upgrades mean each liter produced consumes less energy and leaves a smaller impact. By listening directly to customer needs, we fine-tune production schedules and packaging options (think less plastic, more recycled drums).
Rising safety and transparency standards don’t slow us down—they push us forward. As a manufacturer, our foot stays on the ground—every specification tested, every drum inspected, every order supported by people who know what happens if promises aren’t kept.
Looking back, manufacturers who switch to isostearyl alcohol rarely return to the older models. Laboratory claims only matter if they translate to real-world success. We know from experience: creams feel softer, colors appear brighter, hair care products spread better, and feedback from both brand owners and end-users tells us performance doesn’t slump over time.
Running a plant means weighing speed, cost, safety, and customer expectations every day. Reliable, well-made isostearyl alcohol takes a chunk out of worries tied to blending, stability, and shelf life. Better still, it solves problems that straight-chain alcohols and other cheap substitutes only seem to mask. Our teams see it on the production floor, in customer pilot trials, and at every point where details make or break a final product.
Partnering with a direct manufacturer means no games of telephone, no hoping that a spec sheet matches what arrives at your door. Years of experience tell us that every batch of isostearyl alcohol represents more than numbers on a certificate—it's trust, job satisfaction, and successful products for everyone in the process. If there’s a question or a challenge in application, we bring it to the production floor and solve it with hands-on attention, so those headaches don’t reach our customers.
Every industry shift, every regulatory demand, and every user preference boils down to this: performance, safety, consistency, and a partner who delivers all three. Isostearyl alcohol, built and checked daily by a manufacturer who cares about each outcome, sets that standard.
