Cetyl alcohol

　　Application Fields

　　Cosmetics and Personal Care:

　　Emulsification and Thickening: Used as a W/O emulsion base in creams and lotions to enhance stability and consistency.

　　Moisturizing and Lubrication: Imparts a soft and smooth feel to the skin; commonly found in products such as hand creams and shampoos.

　　Pharmaceutical Industry:

　　Pharmaceutical Excipients: Used as an ointment base, suppository lubricant, or in sustained-release preparations (e.g., isosorbide mononitrate sustained-release tablets), controlling drug release rates through melt granulation.

　　Drug Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the preparation of drugs such as palmitic acid and palmitic acid sulfate.

　　Industrial Uses:

　　Plastics and Coatings: Used as a plasticizer to improve plastic flexibility, or as a coating diluent to adjust viscosity.

　　Textiles and Leather: Used as an auxiliary agent to enhance fiber softness and luster.

　　Food Industry: Can be used as an additive in candies and baked goods for thickening and preservation, but specific usage must comply with relevant standards such as GB 2760.