CETYL ALCOHOL

INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol
Chemical Name: 1-Hexadecanol / Hexadecan-1-ol
Chemical Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O
CAS No.: 36653-82-4
Molecular Weight: 242.44 g/mol
Appearance: White waxy flakes, beads, pellets or solid material
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water; soluble/dispersible in the heated oil phase
Ingredient Type: Long-chain fatty alcohol

FUNCTIONS & BENEFITS

Cetyl Alcohol is a widely used fatty alcohol for cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It helps build viscosity and structure while contributing to a smooth, creamy sensory profile.

• Helps increase viscosity and product consistency
• Improves body and structure of emulsions
• Provides emollient and skin-conditioning properties
• Helps improve cream and lotion texture
• Can support emulsion stability when used with an appropriate emulsifier system
• Improves slip and sensory properties
• Useful in both skincare and hair-care formulations
• Suitable as a co-structuring agent in oil-in-water emulsions

APPLICATIONS

Face Cream • Body Cream • Lotion • Moisturizer • Hand Cream • Body Lotion • Hair Conditioner • Hair Mask • Hair Cream • Personal Care

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Cetyl Alcohol