Cetyl alcohol
All-Purpose Thickener with Moisturizing Effect
Description: All-purpose thickening alcohol (1-hexadecanol, hexadecyl or palmityl alcohol), derived from vegetable oils, > 95%, composed of fatty alcohols. White flakes, no or faint odor. Soluble in diethyl ether & acetone, slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in cold water. Partially solubility in hot water (1.34x10-5 g/l).

CAS: 36653-82-4

INCI Name: Cetyl alcohol

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), usual concentration 0.5-6%. For external use only.
Applications: Lotions, creams, hair shampoos, hair conditioners, body washes, makeup products.

Raw material source: Coconut oil

Manufacture: Cetyl alcohol is made by catalytic hydrogenation of the triglycerides obtained from coconut oil and followed by oxidation of a chain growth product of ethylene oligomerized on a triethylaluminum catalyst.