Name Cetyl Alcohol Description Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is different from drying alcohols like ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, as it is an emollient and thickening agent that helps to soften the skin and improve the texture of products. Cetyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with the chemical formula C16H34O. It is derived from natural sources like coconut or palm oil but can also be synthetically produced. Benefits Used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent. Considerations • Skin Irritation
At high concentrations cetearyl alcohol can be a skin irritant. However, diluted a cosmetic product, it's a low risk.
• Eye Irritation
The raw material can cause eye irritation. Synonyms Cetyl Alcohol
1-Hexadecanol
1 Hexanecanol
Hexadecan-1-ol
Hexadecanol
Cetanol
Palmityl Alcohol
Hexadecyl Alcohol
n-Hexadecanol
n-Cetyl Alcohol
Cetylol
Ethal
Cetylic Alcohol
Alcohol C-16
1-Hexadecyl Alcohol
Palmitic Alcohol
C16 Alcohol Research Sources https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2682#section=Toxicity Summary Generally safe as used.