Description
Cetostearyl alcohol is a mixture of the fatty alcohols cetyl and stearyl alcohol, which are derived from plant oils. It is used in creams and lotions as an emulsion stabiliser, viscosity-increasing agent and surfactant booster. It gives emolliency to skin and hair products by providing a layer of protection that helps prevent moisture loss and softens and conditions dry skin and hair.
Cetostearyl alcohol or cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of the fatty alcohols cetyl and stearyl alcohol, which are derived from plant oils. It is used in creams and lotions as an emulsion stabiliser, viscosity-increasing agent and surfactant booster. Cetostearyl alcohol can be used in oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous solutions. A popular choice to build consistency in creme cleansers and conditioners, it also gives emolliency to skin and hair products by providing a layer of protection that helps prevent moisture loss and softens and conditions dry skin and hair.
Sizes: 500g, 1kg, 5kg or 10kg.
CETO STEARYL / CETEARYL ALCOHOL FLAKES USES
Can be used in oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and anhydrous solutions.
Used to help prevent moisture loss and softens and conditions dry skin and hair.
BENEFITS OF CETO STEARYL / CETEARYL ALCOHOL FLAKES
Appears as waxy white flakes or a clear liquid when melted.
Soluble in alcohol and oil; insoluble in water.
Readily biodegradable.
A midway ingredient between cetyl alcohol and stearic acid; richer than cetyl alcohol but not as stiff as stearic acid.
CETO STEARYL / CETEARYL ALCOHOL FLAKES INGREDIENTS
Cetostearyl alcohol, palm oil derived: source currently undergoing RSPO certification process.
USAGE RATE
Usage: 1-25% (Lower amount for emulsions, higher amount for anhydrous products).
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