New Directions Aromatics Cetyl Alcohol
- CAS Number
- 36653-82-4
- EC Number
- 253-149-0
- INCI Name
- Cetyl Alcohol
New Directions Aromatics Cetyl Alcohol is 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. This versatile material is also an emollient, moisturizer, viscosity stabilizer, and foam enhancer. It comes in white, odorless flakes, which are insoluble in cold water, and only very slightly soluble in hot water and alcohol.
Product families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Rheology Modifiers
- Botanical Ingredients & Extracts
Other characteristics
- Functions
Emollient, Moisturizing Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Viscosity Stabilizer
- Benefit Claims
- Emolliency, Improved Thickness, Moisturizing
- Emolliency
- Improved Thickness
- Moisturizing
- Labeling Claims
BSE-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Cruelty-Free, GMO-free, Kosher, Naturally Derived, Paraben-free, Phthalates-free, Plant-Based, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan; BSE-free; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Cruelty-Free; GMO-free; Kosher; Naturally Derived; Paraben-free; Phthalates-free; Plant-Based; TSE-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Vegan
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- Kosher
- Note
Though this replaces the traditional ingredient, whale oil, in cosmetics and toiletries, this product does not contain any material derived from animals.
- Sizes
- 2.2 lbs ($1m.33/lb)
- 55 lbs ($8.32/lb)
- Cautions
Though unlikely to aggravate pre-existing medical conditions, do not use on broken skin or in therapeutic creams. Direct undiluted contact may cause some irritation or discomfort to the skin and eyes. Otherwise, with the use of good practices, there are no known hazards when formulating this material.. All of our products are for external use only. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Call for immediate medical assistance or local poison control.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Use Direction
Cetyl Alcohol is added to oils and melted during the oil phase, and is a good secondary emulsifier when amounting to less than 5%. Use between 0.5 - 6% in the oil phase (e.g., 3% for a creamy lotion with approximately 3% emulsifier), and melt at 54ºC / 129ºF.
- Certifications and Compliance
- Kosher
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
- Moisturizing Agent
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
- Viscosity Stabilizer
