Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol with the chemical formula C₁₆H₃₃OH. It is derived from vegetable oils such as palm oil, palm kernel oil, or coconut oil. Cetyl alcohol is widely used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent in products like lotions, creams, shampoos, and conditioners.
In the cosmetic industry, Cetyl alcohol is commonly used as an opacifier in shampoos or as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions. It is also used as an additive in oil-based fracturing fluids, in perfume synthesis, and in the pharmaceutical industry.
Cetyl alcohol is a gentle fatty alcohol that functions as a moisturizing ingredient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics and personal care products.
It is one of the most commonly used ingredients in cosmetic, skincare, and haircare products. Cetyl alcohol is a white, waxy substance that acts as a thickening agent and helps bind ingredients together, preventing them from separating. In addition to its structural function, cetyl alcohol has moisturizing properties and is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores.
Cetyl alcohol is a plant-derived emulsifier - a solid, white, wax-like product with a typical fat-like odor. Fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are prepared from fatty acids through esterification followed by catalytic hydrogenation.
It is a 100% natural, vegetable-derived fatty alcohol, widely used in the cosmetic and personal care industry.
Cetyl Alcohol C16-98 is from 100% Natural Tropical Vegetable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil origin and Kosher certified.
| Product | Cetyl Alcohol C16-98 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name / Origin | Hexadecan-1-ol / Vegetable Origin |
| H.S Code | 3823.70.0000 |
| CAS No. | 36653-82-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H34O |
| EINESCS No. | 205-582-1 |
| Origin | Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Coconut Oil |
| Physical Appearance | White Pastilles |
| Certification | 100% vegetable origin and Kosher certified. |
| Cetyl Alcohol C16-98 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Method | Specification | Typical value |
| Acid value mgKOH/g | ISO 660(Part 5):1996 | 0.1 Max | 0.01 |
| Iodine Value % Max | AOCS Tg I-64 : 1997 | 0.5 Max | 0.14 |
| Saponification Value mgKOH/g | AOCS Tg I-64 : 1997 | 0.5 Max | 0.03 |
| Hydroxyl Value % Max. | AOCS Cd 13-60:1997 | 228.0 - 233.0 | 229.0 |
| Solidification Point °C | ISO 3841 : 1997 | 47.0 - 50.0 | 48.5 |
| Water Content [ Karl Ficher] % Max | ISO 760(Part 7):1978 | 0.3 Max | 0.12 |
| Chain Distribution | |||
| C-14 Myristic Acid | In Hse QC 027 | 2.0 Max. | 0.2 |
| C-16 Palmitic Acid | 98.0 Min. | 98.4 | |
| C-18 Stearic Acid | 2.0 Max. | 2.0 | |
| Additional Specification | |||
| Hydrocarbon % | In Hse QC 027 | 0.5 Max. | |
| Colour APHA | ASTM D1209 | 10 Max. | |
| Storage : Product stored in closed packaging under ambient condition should be stable at least 2 years. | |||
Cetyl Alcohol is a waxy, white solid at room temperature. It has a faint odor and is relatively insoluble in water but soluble in oils and other organic solvents.
Cetyl Alcohol is often derived from natural sources such as coconut oil or palm oil, where it occurs naturally as a component of these oils.
One of the main uses of Cetyl Alcohol is as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics and personal care products. It is added to creams, lotions, and other beauty products to give them a creamy texture and to help moisturize the skin.
As an emollient, Cetyl Alcohol prevents ingredients from separating within a formulation. Being a waxy ingredient, it greatly enhances the texture of cosmetic products and improves the spread ability of formulations, such as in lipsticks. In these products, Cetyl Alcohol helps the color adhere to the lips.
Cetyl Alcohol can also act as an emulsifier, helping to stabilize mixtures of oil and water in products like creams and lotions. It prevents the oil and water phases from separating.
In the cosmetic industry, Cetyl Alcohol is also used as an opacifier in shampoos and serves as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions.
Cetyl Alcohol is used in hair care products such as shampoos and conditioners. It improves the texture of these products and enhances the overall feel and appearance of hair.
In hair care formulations, it acts as a thickening agent, allowing products to be easily applied to the hair shafts without becoming too fluid or runny.
In addition to its emulsifying properties, Cetyl Alcohol can function as a mild surfactant. It helps reduce the surface tension of liquids, enhancing the spreading and blending of ingredients within a formulation.
Cetyl Alcohol is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a component in various formulations. It is also employed in the production of certain waxes, candles, and lubricants.
Cosmetics preparation
Skin care Product formulations
Hair coating in shampoos and conditioners
Personal care creams and lotions
Shampoos
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