C14-16 alcohols

C14-16 Alcohols (CAS 68333-80-2) are a mid-chain fatty alcohol blend derived from natural or synthetic feedstocks. Also marketed as Isalchem 145.

Where is C14-16 alcohols used?

• Personal care: emulsion stabilizers and consistency agents in creams, lotions and conditioners
• Home care: foam control in liquid detergents and fabric softeners
• Industrial and institutional cleaning: degreasing efficiency when blended with anionic or nonionic surfactant systems
• Textile and leather processing: emulsifiers in finishing baths
• Fiber treatment: lubricant components
• They function as emulsifiers, foam regulators and co-surfactants.

Good to know: C14-16 Alcohols are a waxy solid or flake form, typically requiring mild heating for handling.

Commercial specifications

• Cosmetic-grade material meets purity requirements suitable for personal care manufacturing
• Bulk bags and drum packaging
• Tank truck quantities for high-volume buyers