MISCELLANEOUS · EMULSIFIER
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
a.k.a. Cestopal 1618 30/70
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fundamental structural ingredient in our cream formulations. It creates the stable lamellar structure that gives our creams their elegant texture and long-term stability.
MECHANISM
Mixture of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) fatty alcohols. Acts as o/w co-emulsifier, thickener, and emollient. Forms lamellar liquid crystal structures with ionic surfactants, creating a stable cream matrix with excellent barrier properties.
BENEFITS
Fatty alcohol co-emulsifier and thickener for stable creams
SPEC SHEET
INCICETEARYL ALCOHOL
COMMONCestopal 1618 30/70
CATEGORYMiscellaneous
COSING FUNCTIONEmulsifier
PRIMARY FUNCTIONEmulsifying / Consistency
CAS NUMBER67762-27-0
ORIGINNatural (plant-derived)
IN—
RELATED · MISCELLANEOUS