BRASSICA ALCOHOL

CAS Number	8016-49-7 / 89998-03-8
EINECS/ELINCS No:	289-741-0
COSING REF No:	86451

Brassica Alcohol is one of the most popular and effective ingredients in the cosmetic industry. It has good emollient properties due to which it is common in products like moisturizers, lotions, and hair conditioners. It also has a non greasy texture that is easily absorbed into the skin, leaving it nourished and hydrated. In its raw form, Brassica Alcohol appears as a white, waxy solid that has a sweet odor and is insoluble in water. Additionally, this ingredient can control the viscosity of the formulation and work as a stabilizer. The chemical formula of Brassica Alcohol is C₂₂H₄₆O.

Who supplies BRASSICA ALCOHOL ?

Inolex

What is BRASSICA ALCOHOL used for?

Brassica Alcohol is a lightweight and non-greasy ingredient that has a range of uses in the personal care and cosmetic industry. Primarily it is an emollient that works on skin and hair to leave them moisturized, soft, and better textured. Not only this but Brassica Alcohol also improves the texture of the formulations that it is added to. It controls the viscosity to enhance the spreadability of products and thus improves the user experience. Additionally, Brassica Alcohol is also a stabilizing agent. Overall, this ingredient is quite versatile and serves many benefits in the industry.

Origin

Brassica Alcohol is a natural fatty alcohol that is derived from rapeseed oil. Brassica oil first undergoes hydrogenation followed by fractionation wherein fatty alcohols are separated and purified. Removal of impurities is essential for obtaining quality ingredients.

What does BRASSICA ALCOHOL do in a formulation?

Emollient
Emulsion stabilising
Viscosity controlling

Safety profile

Brassica Alcohol is a natural and safe ingredient. It does not show any significant side effects and is considered good for hair and skin. Brassica Alcohol is also non-comedogenic and therefore does not contribute to the development of blemishes and acne. A patch test can be performed prior to full usage of the product with this ingredient. Since Brassica Alcohol is derived from natural sources, it is vegan.