Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol 50:50, also known as Cetearyl Alcohol or Cetostearyl Alcohol, is a fatty alcohol blend in a 50:50 ratio of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohols. It is derived from vegetable oils such as palm oil and palm kernel oil.
Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol is obtained from palm oil fatty acids through a process of esterification and catalytic hydrogenation. It appears as a white, wax-like solid with a typical fat-like odor.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a 100% natural, vegetable-derived product consisting of a mixture of long-chain fatty alcohols.
It is commonly produced from renewable plant-based sources and is classified as a fatty alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol is used as an emulsifier, emollient, stabilizer, texture enhancer, and carrying agent in many cosmetic and personal care products. It helps condition and soften hair and skin, and is often added to products to enhance their 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 C16-C18 50-50 is from 100% Natural Tropical Vegetable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil origin and Kosher certified.
| Product | Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol C16-C18 50-50 |
|---|---|
| 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 50-50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.12 |
| Saponification Value mgKOH/g | AOCS Tg I-64 : 1997 | 1.0 Max | 0.05 |
| Hydroxyl Value % Max. | AOCS Cd 13-60:1997 | 217.0 - 255.0 | 218.0 |
| Solidification Point °C | ISO 3841 : 1997 | 48.0 - 53.0 | 52.4 |
| 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 | 45.0 - 55.0 | 48.1 | |
| C-18 Stearic Acid | 45.0 - 55.0 | 52.7 | |
| Additional Specification | |||
| Hydrocarbon % | In Hse QC 027 | 0.5 Max. | 0.24 |
| Colour APHA | ASTM D1209 | 10 Max. | 7.5 |
| 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 is a mixture of fatty alcohols, primarily cetyl (16 carbon) and stearyl alcohols (18 carbon). It is classified as a fatty alcohol and is used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam-boosting surfactant. It is found in many moisturizers and skin lotions, where it helps bind the cream together while providing some moisturizing benefits. Additionally, it helps heal dry skin.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a gentle fatty alcohol used as an emollient, moisturizing ingredient, emulsifier, and thickener in cosmetics and personal care products.
In the cosmetic industry, it functions as an opacifier in shampoos and as an emollient, emulsifier, or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions. It is also used as an additive in oil-based fracturing fluids.
Beyond cosmetics, it is used in perfume synthesis and in the pharmaceutical industry as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and gas chromatography stationary liquid.
Cetearyl Alcohol is one of the most common ingredients in cosmetic, skincare, and hair care products.
It appears as a white, waxy substance that acts as a thickening agent. It also binds ingredients together, preventing separation. In addition, Cetearyl Alcohol has moisturizing properties and is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores.
Cetearyl Alcohol is a plant-derived emulsifier, presenting as a solid white wax-like product with a typical fatty odor. Fatty alcohols are prepared from fatty acids through esterification and catalytic hydrogenation.
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