Cetyl Alcohol (Ginol 16)

Cetyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient that is derived from vegetable oils. It is made up of fatty alcohols that are known to be less irritating than other alcohols when applied topically. It is a fatty alcohol that works as an efficient emollient, emulsifier, thickener , and a surfactant in a variety of products, including skincare and hair care ones . Fatty alcohols also possess excellent emollient properties that make them one of the essential cosmetic raw materials in skincare and hair care products. Product Specifications Product Name: Cetyl Alcohol (Ginol 16) Raw Material Source: Coconut Oil Manufacturing Process: The triglycerides that are derived from Coconut Oils are subjected to catalytic hydrogenation and then oxidized with the help of ethylene to obtain a long chain of hydrocarbons. After that, it is oligomerized to obtain the final product by using trimethylaluminum as a catalyst. Chemical Formula: C16H34O CAS Number: 36653-82-4 IUPAC Name: Hexadecan-1-ol INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol Molecular Weight: 242.44 g/mol Boiling Point: 344 °C Flash Point: 110 °C Odor: Odorless HLB Value: 15 Color: White Grade Standard: Industrial Grade Shelf Life: 24 months Purity (%): 95% Form: Flakes Alternative Names: palmityl alcohol, hexadecyl Solubility: Yes Applications: Skin conditioners, hair conditioners, shampoos, creams, makeup products, body washes, etc. contain Cetyl Alcohol. COA: MSDS: