Cetyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient that is derived from vegetable oils. It is made up of fatty alcohols that are known to beless irritating than other alcoholswhen applied topically. It is a fatty alcohol that works as anefficient emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and a surfactant in a variety of products, includingskincare and hair care ones.
Fatty alcohols also possessexcellent emollient propertiesthat make them one of the essential cosmetic raw materials in skincare and hair care products.
Product Specifications
Product Name:
Cetyl Alcohol (Ginol 16)
Raw Material Source:
Coconut Oil
Manufacturing Process:
The triglycerides that are derived from Coconut Oils are subjected to catalytic hydrogenation and then oxidized with the help of ethylene to obtain a long chain of hydrocarbons. After that, it is oligomerized to obtain the final product by using trimethylaluminum as a catalyst.
Chemical Formula:
C16H34O
CAS Number:
36653-82-4
IUPAC Name:
Hexadecan-1-ol
INCI Name:
Cetyl Alcohol
Molecular Weight:
242.44 g/mol
Boiling Point:
344 °C
Flash Point:
110 °C
Odor:
Odorless
HLB Value:
15
Color:
White
Grade Standard:
Industrial Grade
Shelf Life:
24 months
Purity (%):
95%
Form:
Flakes
Alternative Names:
palmityl alcohol, hexadecyl
Solubility:
Yes
Applications:
Skin conditioners, hair conditioners, shampoos, creams, makeup products, body washes, etc. contain Cetyl Alcohol.
