Premium Fatty Alcohol Wax for Industrial, Cosmetic & Technical Applications
Kerax is a leading UK fatty alcohol wax manufacturer, supplying high-quality waxes derived from fatty alcohols for a wide range of industrial, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and technical applications. Our long-standing expertise enables us to produce reliable, high-purity long-chain fatty alcohols in wax form, offering exceptional consistency, performance, and stability in diverse formulations.
Whether you require natural fatty alcohols, specialised wax blends, or customised melting profiles, Kerax provides premium solutions engineered for professional manufacturing environments.
What Is Fatty Alcohol Wax?
Fatty alcohol wax is created from refined fatty alcohols, often sourced from vegetable-based oleochemicals. As a result, Kerax offers both conventional and natural fatty alcohols, suitable for industries needing more sustainable or plant-derived alternatives.
These waxes are typically made from:
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C16 cetyl alcohol
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C18 stearyl alcohol
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C16–C18 blends (cetearyl alcohol)
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Natural long-chain fatty alcohols
These long-chain structures provide a smooth, stable melt profile and are widely used as thickeners, stabilisers, emollients, binders, and structuring agents.
Benefits of Kerax Fatty Alcohol Wax
1. Consistent Performance Across Applications
Because Kerax specialises in the engineering of long-chain fatty alcohols, our waxes melt evenly, blend smoothly, and deliver stable performance in both small and large-scale production environments.
2. Enhanced Texture & Stability
Fatty alcohol waxes provide excellent thickening, stabilising, and emulsifying properties—essential for cosmetics, topical pharmaceuticals, and personal care formulations.
3. Reliable Melting Behaviour
Kerax waxes offer predictable melting points, ideal for candle production, coatings, polishes, lubricants, and mould-release applications.
4. Sustainable Options Available
Kerax proudly offers natural fatty alcohols for brands seeking renewable, plant-based, or eco-conscious alternatives.
Applications of Fatty Alcohol Wax
Kerax fatty alcohol wax is widely used in:
Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Creams and lotions
- Skin-balms and ointments
- Shampoos and hair conditioners
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Cosmetic stabilisers and emulsifiers
- Cetearyl alcohol blends for texture and glide
Candle & Wax Blending
- Performance-enhancing wax additives
- Improved rigidity and burn stability
- Structure enhancers for sustainable candle blends
Industrial & Technical Uses
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Coatings and polishes
- Lubricants & release agents
- Plastic processing aids
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Surface protection formulations
Pharmaceutical Applications
- Ointment bases
- Emulsion stabilisers
- Controlled-release formulations
Types of Fatty Alcohol Waxes from Kerax
As a specialist fatty alcohol wax manufacturer, Kerax offers:
- C16 cetyl alcohol wax
- C18 stearyl alcohol wax
- C16–C18 cetearyl wax blends
- Technical-grade fatty alcohol wax
- Cosmetic-grade fatty alcohol wax
- Sustainable natural fatty alcohols for eco-friendly formulations
- Custom-crafted melts and hardness profiles
These can be supplied in bulk for industrial use or tailored to suit specific formulation requirements.
Why Choose Kerax?
A Trusted UK Manufacturer
Kerax is recognised across multiple sectors as a dependable supplier of fatty alcohols and fatty alcohol-based waxes, offering consistent quality, competitive lead times, and technical expertise.
Technical Excellence
With decades of experience in wax chemistry and oleochemicals, Kerax provides industry-leading knowledge that supports manufacturers in creating stable, high-performing products.
Custom Formulations
Need a specific melt point, hardness, texture, or application property? Kerax can develop bespoke fatty alcohol wax blends to suit your process.
FAQs About Fatty Alcohol Wax
What are fatty alcohols used for?
Fatty alcohols are used as thickeners, binders, emollients, and stabilisers in cosmetics, candles, pharmaceuticals, coatings, and industrial formulations.
Are fatty alcohol waxes natural?
Kerax offers both conventional and natural fatty alcohols, ideal for eco-conscious and sustainable formulations.
Do you supply fatty alcohol wax in bulk?
Yes — Kerax supplies both small and large volumes, supporting manufacturers across cosmetics, chemical processing, and industrial sectors.
Contact Kerax for Fatty Alcohol Wax Solutions
To discuss bulk supply, custom formulations, or technical requirements, contact Kerax — the UK’s trusted fatty alcohol wax manufacturer.
