INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol
CAS Number: 67762-27-0 / 8005-44-5
Origin: This ingredient sold alone is currently always palm derived.
Description: Oil soluble pellets/ flakes.Cetearyl Alcohol is actually a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohol which are both naturally derived from mixed vegetable sources.
Application: Emulsion stabiliser, structurising agent, emollient (for soft, melting texture if used at correct levels - too much will make the product very waxy). Oil soluble - heat and melt in the oil phase.
Melting Point: 48-56C
Use Levels: 0.2-1.5% typically. In an emulsion cetearyl alcohol is generally used at around 0.5% to help improve the structure and stability of the oil phase while giving a good skin feel. It can also be used up to 15% in a hair conditioner formula to give slip and increase viscosity.
Benefits: This all-natural ingredient helps to stabilise your product and can also improve the skin feel and texture. It has a low odour and colour which makes it suitable for a wide range of applications. It works well with non-ionic, anionic and cationic primary emulsifiers to build a strong and cosmetically appealing emulsion.
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Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
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