A fatty alcohol used as an emollient, opacifier, thickener, and co-emulsifier. It stabilises emulsions and imparts a smooth, waxy feel in cosmetic creams, lotions, shampoos, and pharmaceutical ointments.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C16H34O
- Grades
- cosmeticPh. Eur.NFpharmatechnical
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 500 kg big bag · bulk
- Appearance
- White waxy flakes or pellets
- Synonyms
- 36653-82-4 · 1-hexadecanol · palmityl alcohol · hexadecan-1-ol · C16 fatty alcohol
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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