Sodium Cetostearyl Sulphate
EP, USP (Tested for Endotoxin & Microbes)
CAS #:
68955-20-4
Molecular Formula:
C34H70NaO8S2
Synonym:
Alcohol sulfate mono-C16-18, sodium salt
Molecular Weight:
694.04 g/mol
Overview
Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate is the sodium salt of a mixture of cetyl and stearyl sulfate. It is a white to faintly yellow powder.
| Characters | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white or pale yellow amorphous or crystalline powder | |
| Identification | complies | |
| Acidity or alkalinity | complies | |
| Sodium chloride and sodium sulphate | % | max. 8 |
| Free cetostearyl alcohol | % | max. 4,0 |
| Water | % | max. 1,5 |
| Assay sodium cetostearyl sulphate | % | min. 90,0 |
| Assay sodium cetyl sulphate | % | min. 40,0 |
| Total areobic microbial count | cfu/g | max. 100 |
| Total yeasts and moulds count | cfu/g | max. 50 |
| E.coli | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Staphylococcus aureus | cfu/g | absent in 1g |
| Salmonella | cfu/g | absent in 25g |
| Bacterial endotoxine | IU/g | max. 10 |
Shelf Life/Retest Date: Sodium Cetostearyl Sulphate can be kept for at least 2 years if stored under recommended conditions.
Storage/Shipping Conditions:
- Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
- Store at room temperature in the original container.
- Store away from incompatible materials.
Pack Sizes: 1 Kg
