Cetyl Alcohol - PurensoSelect
Cetyl Alcohol - PurensoSelect
Cetyl Alcohol - PurensoSelect
Cetyl Alcohol - PurensoSelect
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol - PurensoSelect
Cetyl Alcohol - PurensoSelect
Cetyl Alcohol - PurensoSelect
Cetyl Alcohol - PurensoSelect
Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol

Size 100g

Also know as 1-hexadecanol and palmityl alcohol

Description: All-purpose thickening alcohol, derived from vegetable oils, > 95%, composed of fatty alcohols. White flakes, no or faint odor. Soluble in diethyl ether & acetone, slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in cold water. Partially solubility in hot water.

Cetyl Alcohol is a saturated linear chain cetyl alcohol that can enhance the stability and texture of creams and lotions. In doing so, they present a smooth, dense appearance to these formulations and improve their feel on the skin. It is a mild, non-toxic and non-irritating waxy material with a typical sweet odor. It is light resistant and stable in the presence of acids or alkali, as well as stable to oxidation.

Why People Use This Product: To thicken and texture lotions and creams.

Solubility: Soluble in Oil and Acetone. Insoluble in Water

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 properties
  • Can boost foam when together with surfactants

Use: Lotions, creams, hair conditioners, makeup products.

Application: Add to hot oil phase to melt for proper use (54°C/129°F), usual concentration 0.5-6%. For external use only.

Ingredients: Cetyl Alcohol

Interesting Facts: Cetyl alcohol is made by catalytic hydrogenation of the triglycerides obtained from palm kernel oil and followed by oxidation of a chain growth product of ethylene oligomerized on a triethylaluminum catalyst.

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