Name: CETEARYL ALCOHOL
SKU: 007
Availability: InStock

Price range: 12,98 € through 21,98 €

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► Cetearyl Alcohol (cosmetic grade) is a multifunctional emulsifier, emollient, and thickening agent used in skincare and haircare products. It improves texture, stabilizes formulations, and enhances hydration. Ideal for creams, lotions, conditioners, and hair masks, it provides a smooth, luxurious feel without greasiness. Derived from natural sources, it is skin-friendly and suitable for sensitive formulations. Perfect for both DIY and professional cosmetic applications.

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Description

Cetearyl Alcohol – Multifunctional Fatty Alcohol for Cosmetic Formulations

✅ Fatty alcohols like cetearyl can increase moisturization in DIY cosmetics. Use it to thicken the oil phase in body butters, lip balms, lotions, sugar scrubs, and other personal care products.

✅ Technical Information

Hydroxyl value: 215–225
Melting point (tube rise): 49–56°C
Iodine number: max. 0.5
INCI name: Cetearyl alcohol
CAS Number: 67762-27-0
Origin: Vegetal, Synthetic
Presentation: Small white granules, packaged in a zipped bag
Synonyms: Fatty alcohol
Bio-Compatible: COSMOS reference compliant

✅ Usage & Formulation

Melt with oils (e.g. almond, castor, olive, apricot, jojoba) or fatty ingredients (e.g. emulsifying wax, stearic acid). Can also be blended with other natural or synthetic waxes (e.g. candelilla, carnauba, jojoba, paraffin) to adjust product texture. Recommended usage level: 2–3% in cream-based formulas.

✅ Functional Properties

Emollient: Softens and conditions the skin
Emulsifying: Helps combine oil and water phases
Emulsion Stabilizing: Improves emulsion stability and shelf life
Foam Boosting: Enhances foam volume, texture, and stability
Opacifying: Reduces transparency in cosmetic formulations
Surfactant: Aids product spreadability by lowering surface tension
Viscosity Control: Adjusts product thickness as needed

✅ Why It’s Safe & Effective

Cetearyl alcohol is a mix of cetyl and stearyl alcohol — both fatty alcohols known for being non-drying and skin-safe. Unlike low molecular weight alcohols (like denatured alcohol), cetearyl alcohol provides long-chain, oil-soluble benefits. It’s ideal for enhancing the feel and function of lotions, creams, and balms — without irritation.

A multitasker for any formulator — boost hydration, texture, and stability in one simple step with cetearyl alcohol.