Lauryl alcohol (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

1-dodecanol; CAS number: 112-53-8; dodecan-1-ol; Lauryl alcohol

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Lauryl alcohol is used in cosmetic formulations. Lauryl alcohol is a synthetic fatty alcohol. It acts as an emollient (softens and smoothes the skin), emulsifier (supports the formation of emulsions and improves the resistance and durability of emulsions), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products) and emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids such as water and oil so that they can be mixed together).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer