Tetradecyloctadecanol (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

2-tetradecyloctadecan-1-ol; CAS number: 32582-32-4

Definition
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Tetradecyloctadecanol is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple), skin care product and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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