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C16 /C18 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate 20 EO, Ceteareth-20

CAS No: 68439-49-6

C16 /C18 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate 20 EO is Nonionic surfactant for the detergent industry.
C16 /C18 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate 20 is a solid nonionic surfactant, which can be used as binder for toilet rim blocks and gels.

C16 /C18 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate 20 is used in solubilized systems, oil or pigment dispersions and hair colour creams.
C16 /C18 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate 20 acts as a solubilizing agent and a dispersion stabilizer.
C16 /C18 alcohol 20 EO helps to improve the texture and stability of a product.

Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated functions as a surfactant and an emulsifier in many different cosmetics and skincare products, including facial moisturizers, anti-aging treatments, conditioners, cleansers, sunscreens, exfoliants, and acne treatments.

C16 /C18 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate 20 EO is used as emulsifier, dispersing agent and solubilizer in wetting agents and industrial cleaning agents.
C16 /C18 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate with 20 EO is also called Ceteareth-20 and it finds application in emulsions, PIT emulsions, hair colour emulsions, deos, hair gels, hair treatment rinses and hair colour emulsions.
C16 /C18 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate 20 acts as a nonionic emulsifier in varios formulations like cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, detergents and textiles.

Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated is used in PIT emulsions, deodorants, hair gels, hair treatment rinses and hair color emulsions.

Ceteareth-20 is a skincare and cosmetic ingredient used to improve the texture and stability of products.
Ceteareth is a synthetic compound that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in formulations.

The group of ceteareth ingredients are synthetic compounds that are synthesized through a process known as ethoxylation, a chemical reaction in which ethylene oxide is added to a substrate.
In regards to the ceteareth ingredients, there are two substrates: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, which are both naturally derived from coconut oil.
The number associated with the ceteareth- 20 indicates the average number of repeating ethylene oxide units in the molecule

Emulsifier and stabilizer
C16-C18 alcohol 20 EO also functions as an emulsifier.
An emulsifier is needed for products that contain both water and oil components, for example, when oils are added to a water-based formula.
When water and oil are mixed together they will often separate and split in the product over time.
To address this problem, an emulsifier can be added to produce a stable emulsion.

As an emulsifier, C16-C18 alcohol 20 EO consists of a water-loving hydrophilic head and an oil-loving hydrophobic tail.
The hydrophilic head is directed to the aqueous phase and the hydrophobic tail to the oil phase.
Once again, C16-C18 alcohol 20 EO reduces the surface tension by positioning itself at the oil/water or air/water interface, which has a stabilizing effect on the emulsion.

Composition
Fatty alcohol polyglycol ether based on C16/C18 alcohol, saturated, with 20 mol EO

Product properties *)
Concentration: approx.100%
Appearance: white powder, flakes or wax
Dilutability at 20°C, 1% aqueous: clear
Density at 70% [g/cm3]: approx. 1.00
Drop point [°C]: 48 ± 4
pH value (1% a.i. in water): 6.0 – 8.0
Hazen colour: 130 max.
Viscosity at 70°C [mPas]: 30 - 50
Cloud point [°C] (1g in 100ml 10% NaCl solution): 75-77
Flash point [°C] : > 250
HLB value : approx.15
Application: Emulsifier, dispersing agent and solubilizer, wetting agents and industrial cleaning agents

Storage
C16 /C18 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate with 20 EO can be stored for at least to 2 years in original sealed containers at room temperature under the recommended conditions.
C16 /C18 Fatty alcohol ethoxylate with 20 undergoes no change whatever in it's product properties when exposed to cold during transport and storage.

Chemical Nature:
Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated (INCI: Ceteareth-20) Product Function:
Hard Surface Cleaning, Laundry

Other Applications
Toiletries (Shower & Bath, Oral care...) > Antiperspirants & deodorants Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling) > Hair gels Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling) > Bleaches, dyes & colors products Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling) > Treatment products

Applications & Uses
Markets
Home & Personal Care

Applications
Home & Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo
Baby Care
Bath & Shower
Color Cosmetics
Hair Care
Nail Care
Skin Care
Treatment Products
Home & Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Wipes, Tissue & Towel

Application Format
Creams
Gel
Leave On
Lotions
Ointments
Powder
Rinse Off
Roll On
AP/Deo Applications
Antiperspirants & Deodorants

Baby Care Applications
Baby Lotion
Baby Wipes
Bath & Shower Applications
Body Firming Lotion
Color Cosmetic Applications
BB Creams
Concealer
Eye Shadow
Hair Color & Bleach

Hair Care Applications
Detanglers
Hair Styling Products
Hair Treatment & Repair
Nail Care Applications
Cuticle Oils, Creams & Lotions
Skin Care Applications
Anti-Aging Products
Around Eye Creams & Gels
Body Firming Lotion
Facial Cleanser
Facial Moisturizer
Foot Moisturizer
Treatment Products
Acne Treatments
Eczema Treatment

Product Page Index
AP/Deo Acne Treatments Anti-Aging Products Antiperspirants & Deodorants Around Eye Creams & Gels
BB Creams Baby Care Baby Lotion Baby Wipes Bath & Shower Body Firming Lotion Body Firming Lotion
Ceteareth-20 Cleansing Agent Color Cosmetics Concealer CosIng Listed Cosmetic Ingredients Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers Creams Cuticle Oils, Creams & Lotions
DSL (Canada) Detanglers
EINECS (EU) Eczema Treatment Emulsifier Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants Europe Eye Shadow
Facial Cleanser Facial Moisturizer Foot Moisturizer
Gel
Hair Care Hair Color & Bleach Hair Styling Products Hair Treatment & Repair Home & Personal Care Home & Personal Care — Beauty & Care Home & Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
IECIC (China)
Leave On Lotions
NZIoC (New Zealand) Nail Care North America
Ointments Other Cleansers
Polyethers Powder
REACH (Europe) Rinse Off Roll On
Serum Skin Care Softening Solubilizer Spray Stick Surfactant
TSCA (USA) Treatment Products
Wax Wipes Wipes, Tissue & Towel