Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol commonly used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifier, and a co-emulsifier. Cetyl alcohol is an All-purpose thickening alcohol (1-hexadecanol, hexadecyl or palmityl alcohol), derived from vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil, > 95%, composed of fatty alcohols. White flakes, no or faint odor. Soluble in diethyl ether & acetone, slightly soluble in alcohol. In soluble in cold water. Partially solubility in hot water.
cetyl alcohol serves as a co-emulsifier, to help keep product ingredients from separating. Cetyl alcohol melts at temperatures higher than the average human body temperature. Cetyl alcohol acts as a binding agent, helping the various ingredients in many moisturizers, lotions and creams bind together, which helps enable smooth application.
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.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION:
CAS: 36653-82-4.
APPEARANCE: White beadlets.
Approximate Melting Point: (49.3°C–54°C/129°F).
SOLUBILITY: Oil soluble (add to heat phase) .
COMPATIBILITY: With other emulsifier & co-emulsifiers like stearic acid, emulsifying wax.
Mix Method: It Should be incorporated into cosmetic formulation at oil phase.
PH stability RANGE: 5.7
PURITY: (99.9%).
Raw material source: Vegetable oils.
USAGE RATE: 0.5% – 10% Up to 20% depending on the product to be formulated. For external use only.
USES: Cetyl alcohol functions as a thickening agent that contributes a richness to the texture of the final product. Recommended Usage for forming Cleansers: 0.5%. The recommended maximum dosage are…Body Lotion: 3%, Face Cream: 6%, Face Wash: 6%, Wet Face Mask: 6%, Body Wash: 6%
PRODUCTS APPLICATION: Body Lotions, Creams, Body Butters, Facial Cleansers, Body Washes, Shampoos, creams, hair conditioners, whip foam base, emulsifying scrub, Hair Products.
Country of origin: MALAYSIA.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, under room temperature and dry place. Avoid Heat & Light.
PACKAGE: Tightly sealed pouch to protect from heat & light.
Shelf Life: 36Months from manufacturing (All products packaging carry best before/shelf life dates on each label).
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER :All our cosmetics ingredients are for external use only, unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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