Cetyl Alcohol (Ginol 16)Description : Cetyl Alcohol, also known as Ginol 16, is derived from vegetable oils. It consists of fatty alcohols, which are less irritating compared to other types of alcohols. Commonly used as an emollient, emulsifier, thickener, and surfactant in various cosmetic products. It is over 95% pure and may also be referred to as palmityl alcohol, hexadecyl, or 1 hexadecanol. As an organic compound, it falls under the category of fatty alcohols.