C12-16 alcohols

C12-16 Alcohols (CAS 68855-56-1), also supplied under the trade name CO 1214, is a mid-cut fatty alcohol blend derived from natural or synthetic feedstocks. It functions as an emulsifier, emollient, and surfactant intermediate across personal care, cleaning, and polymer applications. In rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic formulations, it contributes to emulsion stability.

This material is used for skin-feel modification in lotions, creams, and conditioners. Detergent and cleaning product manufacturers use it as a feedstock for ethoxylation to produce nonionic surfactants. These surfactants are essential for household and industrial cleaners. In plastics processing, it acts as a lubricant or processing aid to improve flow and surface release during polymer compounding.

It also serves as a co-emulsifier in industrial formulations where controlled wetting and dispersion of active ingredients are required. This versatility makes it a staple in chemical manufacturing. The product is typically available as a waxy solid or flake at ambient temperature, transitioning to a clear liquid above its melt point. Supply is offered in technical and cosmetic grades.

Cosmetic-grade material commonly meets FCC or equivalent purity standards. Packaging options generally include bags, drums, and bulk liquid totes for higher-volume procurement needs.