Kolliwax^® CA

A commonly used fatty alcohol, consistency factor

Kolliwax^® CA is a C16 alcohol. The material is wax-like and is supplied as white to almost white free-flowing micro pearls. It functions as an O/W co-emulsifier, structure-building consistency factor, aerosol foam stabilizer and viscosity regulator. The raw material base is coconut oil, palm kernal oil, palm oil and/or palm stearine. Used as matrix builder in suppository masses. Kolliwax^® CA is suitable for use in emulsions & creams, ointments and gels.

Why use Kolliwax^® CA

Helps create a unique softness and creaminess in the end application

Due to shorter fatty alcohol chains, product has good sensory properties on skin, flows nicely and has good consistency

Superior manufacturing process resulting in improved efficiency and higher purity

Commonly used fatty alcohol, consistency factor

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CAS No.:		36653-82-4
Former Product Name:		Speziol^® C 16 Pharma
Regulatory Status:		Complies with European Pharmacopia, USP/NF and JP monographs. Listed in US FDA Inactive Ingredients Database. Manufactured under IPEC-PQG GMP conditions. Ph. Eur., USP-NF, JP: Cetyl alcohol
Applications:		Functions as an O/W co-emulsifier, structure-building consistency factor, aerosol foam stabilizer and viscosity regulator. Typically used in suppository masses.