Cetyl Alcohol 98% (Emery Grade) is a premium fatty alcohol widely used in shampoo and personal care formulations for its excellent thickening, emulsifying, and hair conditioning properties.
This versatile cosmetic ingredient helps improve the texture, stability, and creamy feel of shampoos while enhancing hair softness and manageability. It acts as an emollient and co-emulsifier, making formulations smoother, richer, and more luxurious.
🌿 Key Benefits
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Improves Product Thickness – Enhances viscosity and creamy texture
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Excellent Hair Conditioning – Leaves hair soft, smooth, and manageable
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Stabilizes Formulations – Improves emulsion stability and consistency
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Provides Silky Feel – Enhances overall product performance
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Multi-Functional Ingredient – Works as thickener, emollient & co-emulsifier
🧪 Applications (Shampoo Raw Material)
- Shampoos & Hair Cleansers
- Hair Conditioners & Creams
- Hair Masks & Treatments
- Body Lotion & Cosmetic Creams
- Personal Care Formulations
⚙️ Product Specifications
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INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol
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Purity: 98%
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Grade: Emery
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Appearance: White flakes/pellets
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Function: Thickener, emollient, conditioning agent
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Solubility: Oil-soluble
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Compatibility: Works with emulsifiers, oils & surfactants
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INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol
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Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₄O
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Alternate Names: 1-Hexadecanol, Palmityl Alcohol, C16 Alcohol, Cetostearyl alcohol (when blended)
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Benefits & Uses (Short):
- Thickening agent in creams and lotions
- Emollient that softens and smooths skin
- Stabilizes emulsions (oil + water systems)
- Improves texture and spreadability of products
- Used in creams, conditioners, ointments, deodorants
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How It Works (Short):
- Works as a fatty alcohol that forms a waxy structure in formulations, increasing viscosity
- Helps oil and water phases stay mixed by stabilizing emulsions
- Creates a smooth, lubricating film on skin or hair to reduce moisture loss
- Enhances product consistency by giving body and creaminess without greasiness
- Acts as a co-emulsifier, improving stability and shelf life of cosmetic formulation
