Cetyl ricinoleate

Cetyl ricinoleate (CAS 10401-55-5) is the hexadecyl ester of ricinoleic acid derived from castor oil. Also marketed as TEGOSOFT CR and JEECHEM CER.

Where is Cetyl ricinoleate used?

• Cosmetics: texture improver in lipsticks, lip glosses and colour cosmetics
• Sunscreen and skin care: spreadability enhancer and surface moisturiser
• Industrial lubricants and metalworking fluids: boundary lubrication that reduces friction between metal surfaces
• Textile and leather processing: softening and conditioning agent that improves hand feel and flexibility of finished materials
• It functions as an emollient, lubricant and dispersing agent.

Commercial specifications

• Meets purity requirements suitable for personal care applications
• Drum and bulk quantities from specialty oleochemical suppliers