Cetyl Alcohol

An all-purpose, non-gelling thickening agent widely used throughout the cosmetic industry for the stable consistency it gives to the products, it is comprised of 95% fatty acids derived from vegetable oils, primarily palm oil. Cetyl alcohol is used in the cosmetic industry as an pacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions.This versatile material is also an emollient, moisturiser, viscosity stabiliser, and foam enhancer. It comes in white, odourless flakes, which are insoluble in cold water, and only very slightly soluble in hot water and alcohol.