Cetyl Alcohol

1. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Emollient: Softens and smooths skin in creams, lotions, and ointments.

• Thickener & Stabilizer: Adds body and texture to products like shampoos, conditioners, and body butters.

• Co-emulsifier: Helps oil and water mix, stabilizing emulsions.

• Conditioner: Improves hair softness, detangling, and manageability.

• Moisturizer: Forms a protective barrier to reduce water loss from skin.

2. Pharmaceuticals

• Ointment Base: Used in creams, lotions, and medicinal ointments.

• Controlled Release Agent: Helps in slow release of certain drugs.

• Suppositories: As a stiffening agent.

3. Industrial Uses

• Lubricants & Surfactants: Component in lubricating oils, detergents, and surfactants.

• Plastics & Rubber: Used as a processing aid and plasticizer.

• Textiles: Acts as a softener in textile finishing.

• Waxes & Polishes: Ingredient in car wax, furniture polish, and candles.

4. Food Industry (Limited/Regulated Use)

• As a food additive (E number: E 366) rarely used but can act as an emulsifier or thickener in some applications.