Cetearyl_alcohol

Cetostearyl alcohol

Cetostearyl alcohol

Chemical compound

Cetostearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol or cetylstearyl alcohol[1] is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl (16 C) and stearyl alcohols (18 C) and is classified as a fatty alcohol. It is used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam boosting surfactant, as well as an aqueous and nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent. It imparts an emollient feel to the skin and can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations. It is commonly used in hair conditioners and other hair products.[2]

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5% cetyl stearyl alcohol in petrolatum is cytotoxic per the MTT assay.

References

  1. [1]
    MSDS
  2. [2]
    Cetostearyl alcohol in the Consumer Product Information Database
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