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CAS #: 36653-82-4

Cetyl Alcohol

Manufacturing

Cetyl alcohol is a C-16 fatty alcohol with the formula CH3(CH2)15OH. At room temperature, cetyl alcohol takes the form of a waxy white solid or flakes. It has several uses including as an opacifier, emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent.

Personal Care

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from natural oils. In personal care products, Cetyl Alcohol is an emollient, thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier. Cetyl Alcohol is found in everyday products such as moisturizers, hair conditioners, shaving creams, and sunscreens.

Grade

  • Industrial
  • NF
  • Kosher-Certified

Other Names

  • Hexadecan-1-ol
  • Cetanol
  • Ethal,
  • Ethol
  • Hexadecanol
  • Hexadecyl Alcohol
  • Palmityl Alcohol

Form

  • Liquid

Abbreviations

  • CA

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Tags: Alcohols , Body Creams , Conditioners , Conditioning Agents , Cosmetics , Detergents , Emollients , Emulsifiers , Esters , Fatty Alcohols , Greases , Hair Care , Hair Conditioning , Hair Products , HI&I , Intermediates , Lotions , Lubricants , Makeup , Oils , Oleochemicals , Opacifiers , Personal Care , Plastics , Shampoos , Shaving Creams , Skin Care , Skin Creams , Soaps , Stabilizers , Surfactants , Textiles , Thickeners , Thickening Agents , Waxes
Category: Alcohols , Beauty & Personal Care , Oleochemicals
Type: Emollients, Oleochemicals