STEARYL ALCOHOL & CETEARETH 20

Chemical Formula:

C₁₈H₃₈O

CAS Number:

68439-49-6

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STEARYL ALCOHOL & CETEARETH 20

Chemical Formula:

C₁₈H₃₈O

CAS Number:

68439-49-6

A waxy, white solid blend of fatty alcohols comprising mainly stearyl alcohol and the ethoxylated non-ionic surfactant Ceteareth-20.

Characteristics

Molar Weight

~270.49 g/mol

Melting Point

48-53 °C

Boiling Point

>250 °C

Solubility

Dispersible in water

Density

~0.812 g/cm³

Forms

white waxy flakes or solid pellets.

Odor

Very faint, mild wax-like or “bland” odour.

USES AND APPLICATIONS

Key applications

Used in oil-in-water creams for skin.
Emulsifies ingredients in hair conditioners smoothly.
Acts as waxy thickener in personal-care lotions.
Stabilises emulsions against phase separation.
Provides emollient sensation on skin and hair.

Industries

Cosmetics & personal care industry (creams, lotions, conditioners).
Hair-care formulations (conditioners, treatments).
Pharmaceutical topical formulation industry.
Home-care & toiletry product manufacturing.

Synonyms

Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20; Non-ionic emulsifying wax; PEG-20 cetyl/stearyl ether.

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