Chemical Name: Cetyl Alcohol
Other Names: Hexadecanol, Palmityl Alcohol
CAS No.: 36653-82-4
Type: Fatty alcohol

Applications

• Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Creams & lotions
• Hair conditioners & shampoos
• Body butters
• Face cleansers

Soap & Detergent Industry

• Acts as a foam stabilizer
• Improves product consistency and hardness

Pharmaceutical Industry

• Used in ointments and topical creams
• Acts as a base and stabilizer

Industrial Uses

• Lubricants
• Plastic and rubber processing
• Textile finishing agents

Advantages

• Non-toxic and skin-friendly.
• Biodegradable.
• Derived from renewable resources (especially palm-based).
• Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients.