CETEARYL ALCOHOL- ▸ Emulsion stabilizer: Co-emulsifier and consistency agent in oil-in-water creams and lotions
- ▸ Emollient: Skin- and hair-conditioning fatty alcohol in personal-care formulations
- ▸ Viscosity control: Thickener and opacifier for emulsified systems
- ▸ Detergent foam: Foam stabilizer in cleaning and surfactant blends
- ▸ Chemical intermediate: Feedstock for sulfated fatty-alcohol surfactants
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Cetostearyl alcohol (CAS 67762-27-0) is a blend of saturated C16-C18 fatty alcohols, principally cetyl and stearyl alcohol. It functions as an emollient, emulsion stabilizer, and opacifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations, and as a thickening and viscosity-building agent. It also serves as a foam stabilizer in detergent systems and as a feedstock for sulfated fatty-alcohol derivatives.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 267-008-6
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Film-Formers & Volatile Carriers for Long Wear (Beauty & Personal Care)
- Cosmetic Emulsifiers & Stabilizers for Stable Creams (Beauty & Personal Care)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cetostearyl alcohol used for?
Cetostearyl (ceto-stearyl) alcohol is used as an emollient, co-emulsifier, consistency agent, and opacifier in oil-in-water creams and lotions, and as a viscosity-building thickener. It also serves as a foam stabilizer in detergent systems and as a feedstock for sulfated fatty-alcohol surfactants.
What is another name for cetostearyl alcohol?
It is also called cetearyl alcohol, ceto-stearyl alcohol, and cetyl/stearyl alcohol blend. INCI lists it as Cetearyl Alcohol. The CAS is 67762-27-0, a blend of saturated C16-C18 fatty alcohols (principally cetyl and stearyl).
What is cetostearyl alcohol made from?
It is a blend of saturated C16-C18 fatty alcohols, principally cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohol. It is produced for use as an emulsion stabilizer, emollient, and thickener. RawSource supplies the technical/cosmetic-grade material in bulk.
What is the HS code for ceto-stearyl alcohol?
It is typically classified under HS 290517 (saturated fatty alcohols). Confirm the correct tariff classification with your customs broker for your destination, as classification governs duty. RawSource includes HS references on shipping documentation.
What bulk packaging and documentation does RawSource provide for ceto-stearyl alcohol?
It ships as a solid (typically flakes, pastilles, or prills) in bags, drums, or supersacks depending on volume. A CoA and SDS accompany each lot. Submit a bulk RFQ with your target volume and packaging preference for a quote.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Cetostearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol)?
Cetostearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol) (CAS 67762-27-0) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 267-008-6).