Stearyl alcohol

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Formula

CAS

C18H38O

112-92-5

 
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
 

Background

Stearyl alcohol is a lubricant and antifoam agent. It is used as a substitute for cetylalcohol.

 

Synonyms

Stearyl alcohol
1-Octadecanol
Stenol

 

Uses

Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical creams and lotions
Textile oils and finishes

 

Cross-Reactions

 

 

Unusual Reactions

Contact urticaria

 

References

 1.

Fisher, A.A., Letter: Contact dermatitis from stearyl alcohol and propylene glycol. Archives of Dermatology, 1974. 110(4): p. 636.

 2.

Shore, R.N. and W.B. Shelley, Contact dermatitis from stearyl alcohol and propylene glycol in fluocinonide cream. Archives of Dermatology, 1974. 109(3): p. 397-9.

 3.

Tosti, A., et al., Prevalence and sources of sensitization to emulsifiers: a clinical study. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 23(2): p. 68-72.

 4.

de Berker, D., et al., Contact sensitivity to the stearyl alcohol in Efudix cream (5-fluorouracil). Contact Dermatitis, 1992. 26(2): p. 138.

 

 

 

 

 

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