CETYL ALCOHOL

Cetyl alcohol is a natural ingredient that is extracted from vegetable, coconut, or palm oil.

Cetyl alcohol is one of the most common ingredients found in cosmetic, skin care, and hair care products. It is a white and waxy ingredient that acts as a thickening agent in products. Cetyl alcohol also binds the ingredients together and prevents them from separating. Apart from this, Cetyl alcohol has moisturizing properties and is non-comedogenic, that is, it does not clog pores.

Additional information

CAS

36653-82-4

Functions

SKIN CONDITIONING, EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT, EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Formula

C16H34O

Molar Mass

242.44 g/mol

Application

moisturizers, makeup, shampoos, soap and lipstick

Restriction

No restriction

Trade names

EMERCOL C16 98 MY PS, LANETTE 16, PALMEROL 1698,
CEPSINOL P16- TC HUB C16