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Ceteareth 50 helps products spread effortlessly on the skin, ensuring uniform coverage.
Ceteareth 50 enables the creation of oil-in-water formulations.
Ceteareth 50 also acts as a gentle cleanser for the skin and a texture enhancer for products.
CAS Number: 68439-49-6
EC Number: 500-212-8
Chem/IUPAC Name: C16-18 ALCOHOLS,ETHOXYLATED (50 MOL EO AVERAGE MOLAR RATIO)
Classification: Ethoxylated compound , Nonionic surfactant
Molecular Formula:C18H38O
SYNONYMS:
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Ceteareth 50 is a polyoxyethylene ether derived from the ethoxylation of C16–C18 fatty alcohols (cetyl and stearyl alcohols) with an average of ~50 ethylene oxide units per molecule
Ceteareth 50 is a powerful surfactant widely used in the cosmetic industry.
Ceteareth 50 is considered safe when used at the appropriate concentrations.
In its raw form, Ceteareth 50 is identified by its white solid/waxy appearance.
This non-ionic ingredient, Ceteareth 50, is found in a variety of products such as lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, and cleansers.
Ceteareth 50 is a polyethylene glycol ether of Cetearyl Alcohol (q.v.).
Ceteareth 50 is emulsifier.
Ceteareth 50 is an ethoxylated fatty alcohol.
Ceteareth 50 is a high HLB emulsifier used in oil in water emulsions.
Ceteareth 50 is a nonionic surfactant prepared from cetyl and stearyl alcohol and 50 moles of ethylene oxide.
Ceteareth 50 is controversial because of its manufacturing process and low biodegradability.
Ceteareth 50 is present in 0.04% of cosmetics. (0.95%)
Ceteareth 50 is a non-ionic surfactant and emulsifying agent derived from the ethoxylation of a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols, which are fatty alcohols typically sourced from plant or synthetic origins.
Ceteareth 50 appears as a white to off-white solid or flake and is soluble in water and oils, making it effective in creating stable oil-in-water emulsions.
Ceteareth 50 is a chemical compound, partially alkyl polyethylene glycol (PEG (Polyethylene glycol)) ether mixture of 16 and 18 carbon chains with a variable polyethylene glycol (PEG (Polyethylene glycol)), ether of ethoxylated (50 mol) Cetearyl alcohol.
Ceteareth 50 is a emulsifier and is used to make Oil in Water emulsions.
Ceteareth 50 is a fatty alcohol polyglycol ether with 50 EO that is used as a surfactant in detergent, cosmetics and textile industry.
USES and APPLICATIONS of CETEARETH 50:
Industrial Applications of Ceteareth 50: Detergent formulations, Textile and leather processing auxiliaries, Industrial cleaners and dispersants.
Usage Level - Usage level of Ceteareth 50 is 2% to 4%
Industry/Application Category of Ceteareth 50: Skincare (face care & cosmetics), Hair care and Body care, Textile, Home Care.
Ceteareth 50 helps products spread effortlessly on the skin, ensuring uniform coverage.
Ceteareth 50 enables the creation of oil-in-water formulations.
Ceteareth 50 also acts as a gentle cleanser for the skin and a texture enhancer for products.
Ceteareth 50 is a reliable ingredient with a long history in the beauty industry.
Ceteareth 50 is an emulsifying and surfactant agent derived from ethoxylated cetyl or stearyl alcohols, used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Ceteareth 50 is recommended for hair dyes, skin moisturizer and body care products.
Ceteareth 50 is used as an emulsifying agent for the production of creams, liquid emulsions, gels and other cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations.
Ceteareth 50 is used in cosmetics as surfactant and emulsifier: HLB (17.7).
It makes Ceteareth 50 possible to create oil-in-water emulsions.
Known for its excellent emulsifying properties and high HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) value, Ceteareth 50 is used extensively in personal care products to improve texture, consistency, and shelf-life of formulations.
Ceteareth 50 is available for bulk and wholesale supply, widely used in both conventional and specialized skincare products.
-Uses of Ceteareth 50 in the Cosmetics Industry:
Ceteareth 50 is commonly used in:
*Creams, lotions, and moisturizers to emulsify oil and water components and ensure product stability.
*Hair conditioners and treatments to enhance spreadability and improve product texture.
*Sunscreens and anti-aging formulations where a stable emulsion and light feel are desired.
*Pharmaceutical-grade topical products as a base emulsifier.
*Wash-off products such as facial cleansers and body washes for mild cleansing and emulsion formation.
*Ceteareth 50'strong emulsifying power makes it especially useful in formulations requiring a high oil content or heat stability.
-Cosmetics & Personal Care uses of Ceteareth 50:
Creams, lotions, moisturizers
Sunscreens and after‑sun products
Shampoos, conditioners, hair care systems
Cleansers and body washes
Depilatory creams and high‑oil formulations
APPLICATION & FUNCTIONALITY of CETEARETH 50:
*Surfactant
*Solubilizing agent
*Dispersing agent
*Thickener
*Binder for granulation
*Further, Ceteareth 50 has great cleansing and foaming properties as well.
*Texture - Light to medium.
FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES & BENEFITS of CETEARETH 50:
Ceteareth 50 possesses the following functional characteristics in formulations:
*Non‑ionic surfactant –
Ceteareth 50 reduces interfacial tension between ingredients.
*Emulsifier –
Ceteareth 50 stabilizes oil‑in‑water systems by helping oil and water phases mix uniformly.
*Cleansing agent –
Ceteareth 50 aids in wetting and removing oils/dirt.
*Solubilizer/Dispersing agent –
Ceteareth 50 helps solubilize oils, fragrances, pigments, and active compounds.
*Texture enhancer –
Ceteareth 50 improves feel, spreadability, and stability of personal care products.
Compatibility with many cosmetic excipients, including other surfactants and conditioning agents.
WHAT IS CETEARETH 50 USED FOR?
Ceteareth 50 is a versatile ingredient that gives cosmetics a silky texture and enhances their performance.
Ceteareth 50 is a surfactant that lowers the surface tension of products.
This allows them to spread smoothly and evenly on the skin and hair.
Ceteareth 50 readily mixes oil and water-based ingredients to form stable emulsions.
Ceteareth 50 is commonly found in moisturizers, creams, sunscreens, and shampoos.
Ceteareth 50 is ideal for giving products a lightweight feel.
Known for foaming and cleansing, Ceteareth 50 combines dirt and oil with water, allowing them to be easily rinsed off.
In hair care, Ceteareth 50 makes the strands soft and reduces frizz.
ORIGIN of CETEARETH 50:
Ceteareth 50 is made by combining cetyl alcohol or stearyl alcohol with 50 units of ethylene oxide.
This process is called ethoxylation.
Ceteareth 50 creates a compound that is both water and oil soluble.
Later, Ceteareth 50 undergoes purification for use in cosmetics.
WHAT DOES CETEARETH 50 DO IN A FORMULATION?
*CLEANSING
*EMULSIFYING
*FOAM BOOSTING
*FOAMING
*SURFACTANT
SAFETY PROFILE of CETEARETH 50:
Ceteareth 50 is a safe and non-toxic ingredient for most skin types.
However, Ceteareth 50 should be avoided on damaged or highly sensitive skin.
Ceteareth 50 has a minimal risk of irritation, even at high concentrations.
Patch testing is necessary prior to full application to test for individual sensitivities.
ALTERNATIVES of CETEARETH 50:
*GLYCERYL STEARATE
*CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE
*POLYGLYCERYL-6 DISTEARATE
FUNCTION(S) of CETEARETH 50 IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS
*CLEANSING
Ceteareth 50 cleans skin, hair or teeth
*SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Surface-active agent to clean skin, hair and / or teeth
*SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
Ceteareth 50 allows the formation of finely dispersed mixtures of oil and water (emulsions)
WHAT DOES CETEARETH 50 DO IN A FORMULATION?
*Cleansing
*Emulsifying
*Surfactant
PRIMARY BENEFITS CETEARETH 50 INCLUDE:
Stable emulsions with high water content
Clear or consistent dispersions of hydrophobic actives
Ease of formulation and processing
Mild cleansing without excessive foaming
WHAT CETEARETH 50 IS USED FOR AND WHERE
***Cosmetics
*Surfactant - Emulsifying agent.
Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable.
Emulsifiers have the property to reduce the oil/water or water/oil interfacial tension, improve emulsion stability and also directly influence the stability, sensory properties and surface tension of sunscreens by modulating their filmometric performance.
*Surfactant - Cleansing agent.
Cosmetic products used to cleanse the skin utilise the surface-active action that produces a lowering of the surface tension of the stratum corneum, facilitating the removal of dirt and impurities.
FUNCTIONS (INCI) of CETEARETH 50:
*Cleansing :
Ceteareth 50 helps to keep a clean surface
*Emulsifying :
Ceteareth 50 promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
*Surfactant :
Ceteareth 50 reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON USE IN COSMETICS
Polyethylene glycols (INCI: PEG-...) are poly condensation products of ethylene glycol, or polymerisation products of ethylene oxide.
The number added to the name refers to the mean number of ethylene oxide units in the substance.
The consistency of the PEG derivatives is increasingly solid with a growing degree of polymerisation.
PEGs with a mean molar mass of up to 600 g/mol are liquid, up to 1,000 g/mol wax-like and from 4,000 g/mol solid wax-like substances.
By mixing solid and liquid components, products of a creamy consistency are obtained which are used as water-free and water rinse-off bases.
With growing molar mass water solubility and hygroscopicity (ability to absorb moisture) of the polyethylene glycols decrease.
Surfactants are so-called detergent substances and have a major significance in cosmetics for the cleansing of the skin and hair.
Surfactants are substances which, based on their molecular structure, are able to reduce the surface tension of a liquid.
In this way it is possible that two actually not mixable substances, such as oil and water, can be finely mixed.
Because of their properties, surfactants have manifold uses in cosmetics: they can cleanse, produce foam and act as emulsifiers and mix substances with one another.
In shampoos, shower gels and soaps, surfactants are, for instance, Ceteareth 50 is used to wash fat and soil particles with water off from the body.
Surfactants are also used in toothpaste.
Here they promote during tooth cleaning the rapid and full dissolution and distribution of the paste in the mouth.
The surfactants used in cosmetic products are primarily produced synthetically on the basis of vegetable raw materials.
Surfactants are often used in combination to equally meet all desired requirements – like dissolution of soil and formation of foam in combination with a good skin tolerance – in the best possible manner.
Through a skilled combination of a surfactant – viewed on its own – with unfavourable skin tolerance but a very good soil removal property with a very mild, skin protecting surfactant altogether a product with good cleansing properties and the same good skin tolerances is obtained.
Emulsifiers are often used in cosmetics as excipients.
They allow actually unmixable components like oil and water to be brought in a permanently stable emulsion.
In this way both aqueous and oily care and active ingredients can be used in one and the same product in cosmetics.
Emulsifiers are able to do that since their molecules consist of a lipophilic and a hydrophilic part.
In this way they can reduce the interfacial tension which actually exists between two incompatible substances like fat and water.
Emulsifiers are, more particularly, used for creams, lotions and cleansing agents.
At present emulsifiers are, however, more than only excipients which keep an emulsion stable.
Fatty acid esters on the basis of sugar, lecithin or glycerin monodistearate contribute, for instance, to improving the moisture balance of the skin and are, therefore, also considered as cosmetic active ingredients.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of CETEARETH 50:
Appearance Form: crystalline
Color: white
Odor: characteristic
Odor Threshold: No data available
pH: 5,0 - 7,0 at 100 g/l at 20 °C
Melting point/freezing point:
Drop point: ca.47 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available
Flash point: 243 °C
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability explosive limits or: No data available
Vapor pressure: < 0,1 hPa at 20 °C
Vapor density: No data available
Density: 1,0 g/cm3 at 60 °C - DIN 51757
Relative density: No data available
Water solubility: 100 g/l at 20 °C - soluble
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available
Autoignition temperature: > 200 °C
Decomposition temperature > 300 °C -
Viscosity
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: ca.70 mPa.s at 60 °C
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: none
Other safety information: No data available
Assay: 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Appearance at 25ºC Solid/Waxy flakes
Acid value mg KOH/gm max: 1
Color apha: 100
Hydroxyl value mg KOH/gm: 20-26
% Moisture content by KF: 1
pH: 6-8
CAS Number: 68439-49-6
Chem/IUPAC Name: C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (50 mol EO average molar ratio)
EINECS/ELINCS No: 500-212-8
COSING REF No: 75122
CAS Number: 68439-49-6
Other(deleted CASRN): 102381-15-7
ECHA EC Number: 500-212-8
Assay: 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Name: Ceteareth‑50
INCI (cosmetic declaration): Ceteareth‑50
CAS Registry Number: 68439‑49‑6
EC / EINECS Number: 500‑212‑8
Chemical Family: Ethoxylated fatty alcohol nonionic surfactant
FIRST AID MEASURES of CETEARETH 50:
-Description of first-aid measures:
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled.
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Immediately call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a
physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of CETEARETH 50:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of CETEARETH 50:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of CETEARETH 50:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Tightly fitting safety goggles
*Skin protection:
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of CETEARETH 50:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of CETEARETH 50:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
