INCI NAME:

Cetyl Alcohol

APPLICATION:

Emulsifier and thickener in personal care products. Use level: 1% to 5%

DESCRIPTION:

FINMUL CA works as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener and carrying agent for other ingredients contained in a cosmetic solution. It keeps the oil and water parts of an emulsion from seperating, and gives products good spreadability. As a thickening and surfactant, it helps alter the viscosity and increase. Because of its multi-functional capability, this ingredient is used in a wide range of personal care products such as moisturizer, face cream, shampoo/ conditioner, anti-aging treatment, hair dye, sunscreen, cleanser and lipstick. FINMUL CA is in white flakes or beads and melts to55^oC before use.