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 Lubricating: 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) to control drug release rates through melt granulation.

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

Industrial Uses:

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

Textiles and Leather: Used as an auxiliary agent to enhance the softness and luster of fibers.

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