Solubility:Soluble in chloroform, ether and, on warming, in fixed
oils and mineral oil. The PhEur 6.2 specifies that cetostearyl
alcohol, emulsifying (type A and type B) are soluble in hot water
giving an opalescent solution, practically insoluble in cold water,
and slightly soluble in ethanol (96%). The BP 2009 specifies that
emulsifying wax is practically insoluble in water (forms an
emulsion); partly soluble in ethanol (96%).
