These are fatty alcohols found in hair care products

Fatty Alcohols provide emollient effect, lubricity, and emulsion stabilization in hair care products.

Behenyl alcohol
Cetearyl alcohol
Cetyl alcohol
Isocetyl alcohol
Isostearyl alcohol
Lauryl alcohol
Myristyl alcohol
Stearyl alcohol
C30-50 Alcohols
Lanolin alcohol



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