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Cetyl Alcohol
Description
Description
All-purpose thickening alcohol (1-hexadecanol, hexadecyl or palmityl alcohol), derived from vegetable oils, > 95%, composed of fatty alcohols
Benefits
- Non-gelling thickener and viscosity enhancer (also in water-free products like lipsticks)
- Has co-emulsifying properties if concentration is higher than 5 %
- Has mild emollient and moisturizing properties
- Can boost foam when together with surfactants
Use
Add to hot oil phase to melt for proper use (54°C/129°F). Typical use level 0.5-6%. For external use only.
Applications
Lotions, creams, hair shampoos, hair conditioners, body washes, makeup products.
Details
CAS
36653-82-4
INCI
Cetyl alcohol
composition
Cetyl alcohol
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
White to off-white flakes or pastilles
Solubility
Water-insoluble, partially solubility in hot water (1.34x10-5 g/l); soluble in diethyl ether and acetone, slightly soluble in alcohol
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Palm kernel oil (RSPO certified)
Manufacture
Cetyl alcohol is made by catalytic hydrogenation of triglycerides and followed by oxidation of a chain growth product of ethylene oligomerized on a triethylaluminum catalyst.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
No data available
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2905170000
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