Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol

Description :

Overview of Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol

Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol blend widely used in cosmetic, personal care, and skincare formulations. It functions as an emollient, thickener, and texture enhancer, providing a smooth, non-greasy feel to creams, lotions, and hair care products.

Its molecular weight varies depending on the ratio of oleyl to cetyl components, and it is typically supplied as a white to off-white waxy solid. Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol is compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients, helping improve spreadability, consistency, and stability in formulations.

Application of Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol

Skincare Products

Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol is commonly used in moisturisers, body lotions, and creams to enhance texture, provide skin softness, and improve product stability. It is often combined with Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Glycerin, Allantoin, and Dimethicone for added emolliency and skin conditioning.

Hair Care Products

Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol can be found in conditioners, hair masks and styling creams used to provide smoothness, shine and easy combing of the locks. This ingredient helps avoid heavy or greasy feelings in hair while improving overall manageability of the strands.

Cosmetic and Personal Care Formulations

Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol is used in cosmetic and personal care formulations such as lipsticks, sunscreens and massage creams to enhance stability, consistency and feel while simultaneously maintaining long-term emulsion stability in both water-in-oil and oil-in-water formulations.

Where to Buy Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol

Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol Manufacturer

Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol is manufactured under controlled manufacturing conditions that ensure its high purity, consistent quality and safety when applied in cosmetic and personal care applications.

Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol Supplier & Distributor

Chemicalbull supplies high-quality Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol for skincare, hair care, and cosmetic formulations. As a trusted supplier, distributor, trader, and exporter, we provide reliable supply, genuine material, and technical support for formulation development.

Safety and Handling Guidelines

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

• Keep containers tightly closed

• Avoid prolonged skin contact or inhalation of dust

• Use protective gloves when handling bulk quantities

Proper handling ensures Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol is safe, stable, and easy to use in formulations.

MSDS for Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) can be provided upon request which includes information on safe handling, storage conditions and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol used for?

   It's utilised for its role as an emollient thickener and improves the texture of the hair care, skincare and cosmetic formulations.
   
   

2. What is the molecular weight of Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol?

   The molecular weight depends on the ratio of oleyl to cetyl alcohol, but it typically ranges around 400–500 g/mol.
   
   

3. What is the difference between Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol and Cetyl Alcohol?

   Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol is a blend of oleyl and cetyl alcohols, providing better spreadability and emolliency, whereas pure cetyl alcohol is more rigid and primarily acts as a thickener.
   
   

4. Can Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol be used in hair care products?

   Yes, it's frequently employed for conditioning products, hair masks, conditioners, and styling creams in order to enhance the softness, shine, and manageability.
   
   

5. What is the structure of Oleyl-Cetyl Alcohol?

   It is an alcohol-based fatty blend containing Oleyl alcohol (unsaturated) and cetyl alcohol (saturated), creating the waxy substance that melts quickly to make cosmetic formulations.