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BASF Lanette 16 Cetyl Alcohol

BASF Lanette 16 Cetyl Alcohol is a high-purity, plant-derived cetyl alcohol from BASF’s Lanette surfactant series. It serves as a versatile emollient, thickener and co-emulsifier in cosmetics and personal care formulations. Renowned for its excellent skin compatibility, waxy texture and stabilizing performance, it enhances cream consistency and improves sensory feel without greasiness.
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Features Of BASF Lanette 16 Cetyl Alcohol

  1. High-purity cetyl alcohol (≥98.5%) with consistent chain length and low unsaponifiables.

  2. Excellent emolliency and skin-feel enhancement in leave-on and rinse-off formulations.

  3. Effective co-emulsifier that improves viscosity, stability, and crystalline network formation in oil-in-water systems.

  4. Biodegradable and compliant with international cosmetic ingredient standards (e.g., ISO 16128, COSMOS).

  5. Free-flowing, non-dusting flake form for safe and efficient handling in industrial-scale production.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lanette 16 Cetyl Alcohol

  1. Luxury moisturizing creams and lotions for face and body.

  2. Conditioning agents in hair care formulations including conditioners and styling creams.

  3. Stabilizer and thickener in sun protection products (SPF emulsions).

  4. Key structuring agent in anhydrous sticks (e.g., deodorants, lip balms).

  5. Functional additive in pharmaceutical ointments and dermatological preparations.

Specifications Of BASF Lanette 16 Cetyl Alcohol

Chemical TypeFatty alcohol (C16 primary alcohol)
Product FormWhite to off-white flakes
AppearanceFree-flowing, uniform flakes
Melting Range47–49 °C
Purity (Cetyl Alcohol)≥98.5%
Saponification Value205–215 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value≤1.0 g I₂/100 g
Acid Value≤0.5 mg KOH/g


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