FATTY ALCOHOL
Fatty alcohols are multifunctional ingredients widely used in personal care and cosmetic formulations for their emollient, thickening, and stabilizing properties. Common types include Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, and Behenyl Alcohol, which improve texture, spreadability, and product consistency. Additionally, Benzyl Alcohol serves as both a solvent and preservative. Together, these fatty alcohols enhance creams, lotions, and shampoos, ensuring smooth application, stability, and consumer satisfaction.
| INCI Name | Cas No | Application |
|---|---|---|
| LAURYL ALCOHOL | 112-53-8 | SURFACTANT INTERMEDIATE IN DETERGENTS, SHAMPOOS AND COSMETICS (AS EMULSIFIERS, FOAMING AGENTS, THICKENERS) |
| CETEARYL ALCOHOL | 67762-27-0 | EMOLLIENT (SOFTENS SKIN), EMULSIFIER (MIXES OIL/WATER), AND THICKENING AGENT |
| BEHENYL ALCOHOL | 661-19-8 | IN COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE AS A THICKENER, STABILIZER, EMULSION STABILIZER, AND EMOLLIENT |