Cetearyl Alcohol

Premium cosmetic-grade Cetearyl Alcohol for professional cosmetic and personal-care formulations. A blend of fatty alcohols used as a structuring agent, consistency enhancer, emulsion stabilizer and emollient in creams, lotions, conditioners and other formulations.

Category: Cosmetic Materials, Emulsifiers & Structuring Agents

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CETEARYL ALCOHOL

INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol
CAS No.: 67762-27-0
Ingredient Type: Fatty Alcohol Blend
Typical Composition: Predominantly Cetyl Alcohol (C16) and Stearyl Alcohol (C18)
Appearance: White waxy flakes, pellets, beads or granules
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water; soluble/dispersible in the heated oil phase

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Cetearyl Alcohol is a cosmetic fatty-alcohol blend consisting primarily of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is widely used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations to improve viscosity, consistency, emulsion stability, texture and skin feel.

Unlike ethanol or other short-chain alcohols, Cetearyl Alcohol is a long-chain fatty alcohol. It is commonly used to provide body and structure to creams and lotions while contributing a smooth, rich and conditioned sensory profile.

FUNCTIONS & BENEFITS

• Helps build viscosity and formulation structure
• Improves cream and lotion consistency
• Helps stabilize emulsions
• Functions as a consistency enhancer
• Provides emollient properties
• Improves smoothness and slip
• Helps create richer and more substantial cream textures
• Supports hair-conditioning formulations
• Can improve the sensory profile of skincare products
• Suitable for a wide range of cosmetic and personal-care formulations

APPLICATIONS

• Face Cream
• Body Cream
• Moisturizer
• Body Lotion
• Hand Cream
• Facial Lotion
• Hair Conditioner
• Hair Mask
• Cream Cleanser
• Body Care
• Facial Care
• Personal Care