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cetyl alcohol |
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cetyl alcohol [′sēd·əl ′al·kə‚hȯl] (organic chemistry) C15H33OH A colorless wax, insoluble in water although a solution in kerosine forms an insoluble film on water. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Offers cetyl alcohol NF and cetyl-stearyl alcohol as mold releases in plastics. You'll often see the names of synthetic chemicals, such as surfactants (sudsing agents such as decyl polyglucose, sucrose cocoate, and cocamidopropyl betaine), emollients (coconut fatty acids, cetyl alcohol, emulsifying wax, glycerin), fragrance and preservatives (parabens, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexyl glycerin, grapefruit/citrus seed extracts, sorbates, benzoates), posing as "natural" ingredients in allegedly organic products. Cetyl alcohol and stearic acid are both naturally derived substances. |
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