| Description: | All-purpose thickening alcohol (1-hexadecanol, hexadecyl or palmityl alcohol), derived from vegetable oils, > 95%, composed of fatty alcohols |
| 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 propertiesCan boost foam when together with surfactants |
| Use: | Add to hot oil phase to melt for proper use (54°C/129°F). Typical use level 0.5-6%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Lotions, creams, hair shampoos, hair conditioners, body washes, makeup products. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL177 |
| INCI: | Cetyl alcohol |
| Composition: | Cetyl alcohol |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | White flakes or pellets, no or faint odor |
| Solubility: | Water-insoluble, partially solubility in hot water (1.34x10-5 g/l); soluble in diethyl ether and acetone, slightly soluble in alcohol |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | No data available |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 2905170000 |