Cetyl+alcohol



The name **cetyl** derives from the whale oil from which it was first isolated. Cetyl alcohol is also known as hexadecanol or palmityl alcohol.

__ History __ Cetyl alcohol was discovered in 1817 by the French chemist Michel Chevreul when he heated spermaceti, a waxy substance obtained from sperm whale oil, with caustic potash (potassium hydroxide). Flakes of cetyl alcohol were left behind on cooling.

Found In lotion, but is also used as an antioxidant in plastics, lubricative additive, and a fragrance as well. A synthetic fatty alcohol with the chemical formula CH 3 (CH 2 )15OH. At room temperature, cetyl alcohol takes the form of a waxy white solid or flakes. No longer prodiced from whale oil

Cetyl Alcohol was discovered in 1817 by Michel Chevreul; he learned it is combined with sperm whale oil and potassium hydroxide and when heated then cooled the cetyl alcohol flakes would be left over. Since it is no longer from whale oil, it now is based from petroleum or produced by other oils like vegetable or palm.

Cetyl Alcohol is also used in the preparation of many cosmetic creams and facial products due to it melting at a higher temperature than that of the human body. This allows easy appliance of these cosmetic product

etyl alcohol is an alcohol commonly used in a variety of cosmetic products. Consumers also can find it listed as "palmityl alcohol " on some labels. It is most commonly used in shampoos and conditioners, as it can make hair feel smooth and soft if used in proper amounts. Cetylalcohol is a fatty alcohol, meaning that it is derived from fats or oils, and can be used to reduce the surface tension of a liquid. In addition to haircare products, cetyl alcohol is used to thicken lotions and other cosmetics and even to lubricate industrial machine parts, such as bolts and fasteners. There are many different cosmetic uses for cetyl alcohol ; it is commonly present in both skin care and [|hair care products]. Fatty alcohols tend to be rather large molecules and, in sufficient quantities, have an oily texture. This is effective when the goal is to make skin or hair feel soft and smooth, but too much can give hair or skin an unpleasant, unclean oily appearance and feel. Cetyl alcohol is referred to as an emollient because of its ability to soften skin when used in appropriate amounts.

Cetyl alcohol is used in the cosmetic industry as a opacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient , emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions. It is also employed as a lubricant for nuts and bolts. Properties : Non-gelling thickener, co-emulsifier if concentration >5 %, viscosity & consistency enhancer (also in waterless products like lipsticks), emollient, moisturizer (attracts moisture), foam booster. Melt before use (54oC, 129oF), usual concentration 0.5-6%.

Applications : Lotions, creams, hair shampoos, hair conditioners, body washes, makeup products.

Uses
Cetyl alcohol is used in the cosmetic industry as a opacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions It is also employed as a lubricant for nuts and bolts.

Cetyl alcohol is a fatty, straight-chain alcohol derived from animals and plants. It is often an ingredient in hair conditioning products. As a non-ionic surfactant, cetyl alcohol does not dissociate into ions when dissolved in water, and has both water-attracting and water-repelling properties. Its various chemical properties make it particularly beneficial for hair. 