Myristyl alcohol c14

Obtained from palm kernel or coconut oil fatty acids by esterification and catalytic hydrogenation.
Classified as a mid-cut alcohol is a white crystalline solid below 36-39 ºC.
Industrial uses: biocides (disinfectants, pest control products), coating products, anti-freeze products, lubricants and greases, polishes and waxes, washing & cleaning products.
Cosmetic uses: Emulsion stabilizing, skin conditioning, skin conditioning-emollient, surfactant-foam boosting, viscosity controlling.