Cetyl-stearyl alcohol, also known as Ceto stearyl alcohol or Cetearyl alcohol, it is a blend of Cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohols in a 30:70 ratio. Both Cetyl and stearyl alcohols are derived from vegetable sources, such as palm oil and palm kernel oil. This long-chain fatty alcohol appears as a white solid below 48–54 °C.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a 100% natural, vegetable-derived fatty alcohol. It is a mixture of Cetyl and stearyl alcohols, produced from fatty acids through esterification and catalytic hydrogenation. It is a white, wax-like solid with a typical fat-like odor.
Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol is used in emulsions as a stabilizer, Cetearyl Alcohol is used in all personal care products including skin care, hair care and color cosmetics.
Cetearyl Alcohol is used as an emulsifier, emollient, stabilizer, texture enhancer, and carrying agent in many cosmetic and personal care products. It conditions and softens the hair and skin, and is often added to formulations to enhance moisturizing properties.
It is commonly found in products such as skin lotions, moisturizers, creams, sunscreens, shampoos, conditioners, hair removal creams, hair mousse, hair dyes, and mascara.
Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol is a 100% natural, vegetable-derived fatty alcohol, widely used in the cosmetic and personal care industry.
Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol C16-C18 30-70 is from 100% Natural Tropical Vegetable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil origin and Kosher certified.
| Product | Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol C16-C18 30-70 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Cetearyl Alcohol / Ceto stearyl Alcohol / Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol |
| H.S Code | 3823.70.9000 |
| CAS No. | 67762-27-0 / 8005-44-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C34H72O2 |
| EINESCS No. | 267-008-6 |
| Origin | Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Coconut Oil |
| Physical Appearance | White Pastilles |
| Certification | 100% vegetable origin and Kosher certified |
| Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol C16-C18 30-70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Method | Specification | Typical value |
| Acid value mgKOH/g | ISO 660(Part 5):1996 | 0.1 Max | 0.01 |
| Iodine Value % Max | AOCS Tg I-64 : 1997 | 0.5 Max | 0.07 |
| Saponification Value mgKOH/g | AOCS Tg I-64 : 1997 | 1.0 Max | 0.10 |
| Hydroxyl Value % Max. | AOCS Cd 13-60:1997 | 210.0 - 220.0 | 215.0 |
| Solidification Point °C | ISO 3841 : 1997 | 50.0 - 54.0 | 52.8 |
| Water Content [Karl Ficher] % Max | ISO 760(Part 7):1978 | 0.3 Max | 0.15 |
| Chain Distribution | |||
| C-14 Myristic Acid | In Hse QC 027 | 3.0 Max. | 0.6 |
| C-16 Palmitic Acid | 22.0 - 32.0 | 30.1 | |
| C-18 Stearic Acid | 66.0 - 76.0 | 70.2 | |
| Additional Specification | |||
| Hydrocarbon % | In Hse QC 027 | 0.5 Max. | |
| Colour APHA | ASTM D1209 | 10 Max. | |
| Storage : Product stored in closed packaging under ambient condition should be stable at least 2 years. | |||
Also known as Cetostearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, or Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol, this ingredient is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohols. It is classified as a fatty alcohol.
Its is used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam-boosting surfactant, especially in moisturizers and skin lotions.
While it contributes some moisturizing benefits, its primary role is to bind formulations and improve product stability. Additionally, it helps to soothe and heal dry skin.
As a gentle fatty alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol functions as an emollient, moisturizer, emulsifier, and thickener in various cosmetics and personal care applications.
In the cosmetic industry, it is used as an opacifier in shampoos, and as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent in the production of skin creams and lotions. It is also used as an additive in oil-based fracturing fluids.
Beyond personal care, Cetearyl Alcohol is used in perfume synthesis and in the pharmaceutical industry as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and stationary phase in gas chromatography.
Cetearyl Alcohol is one of the most commonly used ingredients in cosmetic, skin care, and hair care products. It is a white, waxy substance that acts as a thickening agent and helps to bind ingredients together, preventing separation.
In addition to its functional benefits, Cetearyl Alcohol has moisturizing properties and is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores.
It is a plant-derived emulsifier - a solid white, wax-like product with a typical fat-like odor. Fatty alcohols such as Cetearyl Alcohol are prepared from fatty acids through esterification followed by catalytic hydrogenation.
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