Description
Cetyl alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol with *6 carbon atoms.
It is also known as *-hexadecanol, hexadecyl alcohol and, in its
unsaturated form, palmityl alcohol. Cetyl alcohol has many
potential uses, including as an opacifier, emollient, emulsifier or
thickening agent.
As a leading producer of oleochemicals, Acme-Hardesty is your
source for high-quality, vegetable-based cetyl alcohol. Keep
reading to learn more.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a mixture of naturally derived (Coconut and
Palm Oil) fatty alcohols consisting predominantly of Cetyl and
Stearyl Alcohol. Cetearyl Alcohol offers very efficient viscosity
building in your creams, lotions, and other personal care products,
including anhydrous formulations such as body polishes or oil
blends. This fabulous ingredient can be utilized to modify rheology
and viscosity in the creation of both O/W and W/O emulsions. In
addition to enhanced viscosity, Cetearyl Alcohol also imparts its
own emolliency in the formulation. When compared to Cetyl Alcohol,
Cetearyl Alchol offers enhanced viscosity building effects as well
as improved penetration of other ingredients. Cetearyl Alcohol has
long been known as a “carrier” and “penetration enhancer”. This
widely used fatty alcohol is often employed as the sole
conditioning agent in crme rinse or hair conditioner formulations,
as it adequately moisturizes and improves wet/dry combout.
The *0/*0 blend will create a stiffer emulsion than the Cetearyl
Alcohol *0/*0 will.
If you are looking for a softer emulsion then look at Cetearyl
Alcohol *0/*0 or Stearyl Alcohol
SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance: Off White Opaque Pellet or Flake
Odor: Characteristic Fatty
Solubility: Oil
Melt Point: **8F to **1F
Storage: Cool, Tightly Sealed, Protected from
Moisture
Shelf: *0 Months when Properly Stored / Handled
