CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL

CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL = ALKYL (C16-C18) POLYETHYLENEGLYCOL TETRA DECYLENE GLYCOLETHER
                             

CAS Number: 243133-67-7 /  96081-39-9

CAS Number of Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol is 243133-67-7 while alternate trade name CAS number is 96081-39-9.
A polyethylene glycol derivative. 
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol is a polyethylene glycol derivative.
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol may or may not be vegan. 

Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is also known to be the polyethylene glycol ether of Cetearyl Alcohol. 
These compounds are nonionic surfactants which attract both water and oil at the same time. 
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is formulated in combination with fatty acids and other alcohols to add thickness to the formulation and Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol also helps other active ingredients dissolve in the solvent. 

Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is odourless and can be mixed with natural as well as synthetic oils.
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is a chemical compound which is made by combining Cetearyl Alcohol and ethylene oxide. 
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is compatible with a wide variety of oils and is soluble in water and isopropyl alcohol.

The polyethylene glycol ethers of cetearyl alcohol are called ceteareths. 
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol can be derived from animal, plant, or synthetic sources.
The polyethylene glycol ethers of cetearyl alcohol are called ceteareths. 

Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is a nonionic block polymer.
The polyethylene glycol ethers of cetearyl alcohol are called ceteareths. 
The '60' in the name refers to the number of ethylene oxide units in the molecule.

Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is a surfactant made from cetearyl alcohol, which can be derived from animals, synthetically produced, or made from plants oils such as coconut and palm. 
Ceteareths are made from cetearyl alcohol- a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohol (natural fatty acids from coconut oil), and ethylene oxide. 

The numerical value represents the average number of molecules of ethylene oxide added.
A nonionic emulsifying agent that helps thicken acqueous formulations. 

USES and APPLICATIONS of CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL:
-Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling) 
-Sun care (Sun protection, After-sun & Self-tanning) 
-Toiletries (Shower & Bath, Oral care...) 

-Tolerance / anti-allergenicity 
-After shave creams
-Self-tanning products
-Balms

-Lotions 
-Preparations for washing face and body
-Anti-acne preparations
-Make-up base
-Foundation
-Mascaras

-Eyeliners
-Make-up removers
-Depilatory preparations
-Detergents 
-Toilet blocks

-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol can be used as:
*thickener for surfactant solutions
*rheology modifier
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol has good compatibility with salt and is hydrolytically stable over a wide pH range.
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol can be used as thickener for surfactant solutions and rheology modifier.

-Anti-foaming emulsions
-Production of pigment pastes
-Shampoos
-Conditioners
-Serums
-Hair masks

-Hair colour products
-Hair gels
-Creams for hands, feet, body
-Eye creams
-Anti-wrinkle creams
-Sunscreens

-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is a polyalkylene glycol derivative used in a wide variety of surfactant systems. 
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol allows the ability to increase viscosity and produce crystal clear gel & cleansing formulations in a wide pH range (2-12) in surfactant & water systems. 

-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol can tolerate elevated electrolyte levels. 
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is used in antiperspirants/deodorants, bath & shower products, color cosmetics, conditioner, ethnic hair, hair color/dye, moisturizer, shampoo, sun protection, skin cream and lotions. 

-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol enables formulators to create crystal clear gel and cleansing formulations in a wide pH range (2-12) in surfactants and water systems. 
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is a unique Newtonian associative thickener with excellent thickening synergism with surfactants. 
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is also suitable for sulfate-free systems.

-Role:
*Solubilizing Agent
*Surfactant
-Bath & Shower
-Skin Care
-Cosmetics (hair conditioners, lotions)

-Colouring cosmetics (hair dyes and colouring cosmetics for face and body)
-Base oil emulsification
-Hydraulic fluids
-Machining liquids

-Auxiliary agents for the textile industry
-Emulsification of oil substances
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is used as emulsifier in cosmetic products.
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is used as emulsifying agent, dispersing agent.

-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is used as solubilizing agent.
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is used as plasticizer.
-Emulsifying agent in personal care products.
-Emollient, Cleansing Agent, Texture Enhancer

-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is a lighter-weight fatty alcohol that functions as a thickener, emulsion stabilizer, and emollient. 
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is also sometimes used as a surfactant, often with other surfactants. 
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is considered safe as used in cosmetics.
-Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol acts as a thickener. 

-Skin Care
-Hair Care
-Hygiene
-Make-Up
-Sun Care

-A useful emulsifier and surfactant, widely found in personal care products.
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is used in the formulations of shower/bath surfactant solutions (cleansing agents) such as shampoos, body washes, bubble baths, facial moisturizers, cleansers, exfoliant/scrubs and acne treatments. 

-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol functions as an emulsifier, surfactant. 
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is made from cetearyl alcohol - a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohol (natural fatty acids from coconut oil), and ethylene oxide.

-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is classified as:
*Emulsifying
*Surfactant

-Cosmetic uses include:    
*surfactants
*surfactant - emulsifying

-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is a PEG compound of Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, and Myristyl Alcohol, used in some cosmetics as a surfactant and emulsifier. 
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is generally used in shower/bath surfactant solutions (cleansing agents) such as shampoo, body wash and bubble bath. 
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol can also be found in various other cosmetics such as facial moisturizer, cleanser, exfoliant/scrub and acne treatment.

ORIGIN of CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL:
-Vegetable 
-Synthetic
-Animal

-Botanical
-Synthetic 
-Animal

FUNCTIONS of CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL:
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glcol is classified as:
*Emulsifying
*Surfactant

-Surfactant
-Emulsifying 
-Thickener

-Emulsifying: 
Promotes the formation of intimate mixtures between immiscible liquids by modifying the interfacial tension (water and oil)
-Surfactant: 
Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used

-Viscosity Modifier
-Thickener
-Dispersants

-Surfactant - Cleansing: 
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
-Surfactant - Emulsifying: 
Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

BENEFITS of CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL:
-Acts as a surfactant: 
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is an effective surfactant as Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol reduces the surface tension between 2 liquids and a liquid or solid which helps in even distribution of the product when it is applied.

-Acts as an emulsifier: 
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol prevents the oil-based components and water-based components from disintegrating into their individual constituents. 
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol rinses off the unwanted dirt, dust and grime accumulated on the skin and hair.

-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is considered to be a universal emulsifier which produces o/w emulsion which is known to be compatible with a wide variety of oils.
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol can be used alone or along with other emulsifiers to help stabilize the formulation.
-Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol emollient property helps to keep your skin soft and smooth. 

ADVANTAGES of CETEARETH:
-Effective emollient and conditioning agent in cosmetics for washing and care of skin and hair,
-Modifier of rheological properties (improves the consistency of preparations),
-Oil-in-water (O / W) emulsion stabilizer,
-Safe product, does not cause allergic reactions,
-Based on renewable vegetable raw materials.

-Dispersing, emulsifying properties
-Moderate foaming properties
-Resistant to hard water and electrolytes
-Universal O/W type emulsifier
-Ability to disperse dyes and pigments
-Biodegradable product

LIST of CETEARETH COMPOUNDS:
Ceteareth-2
Ceteareth-3
Ceteareth-4
Ceteareth-5
Ceteareth-6
Ceteareth-7
Ceteareth-8
Ceteareth-9

Ceteareth-10
Ceteareth-11
Ceteareth-12
Ceteareth-13
Ceteareth-15
Ceteareth-16
Ceteareth-17
Ceteareth-18
Ceteareth-20 

Ceteareth-22
Ceteareth-23
Ceteareth-25
Ceteareth-27
Ceteareth-28
Ceteareth-29
Ceteareth-30
Ceteareth-33

Ceteareth-34
Ceteareth-40
Ceteareth-50
Ceteareth-55
Ceteareth-60
Ceteareth-80
Ceteareth-100

WHAT IS CETEARETH?
The INCI names ceteareth-n (where n is a number) refer to polyoxyethylene ethers of a mixture of high molecular mass saturated fatty alcohols, mainly cetyl alcohol (m = 15) and stearyl alcohol (m = 17). 
The number n indicates the average number of ethylene oxide residues in the polyoxyethylene chain.
These compounds are non-ionic surfactants that work by attracting both water and oil at the same time, frequently used as emulsifiers in soaps and cosmetics.

Ceteareths (Ceteareth-2, Ceteareth-3, Ceteareth-4, Ceteareth-5, Ceteareth-6, Ceteareth-7, Ceteareth-8, Ceteareth-9, Ceteareth-10, Ceteareth-11, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-13, Ceteareth-14, Ceteareth-15, Ceteareth-16, Ceteareth-17, Ceteareth-18, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-22, Ceteareth-23, Ceteareth-24, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-27, Ceteareth-28, Ceteareth-29, Ceteareth-30, Ceteareth-33, Ceteareth-34, Ceteareth-40, Ceteareth-50, Ceteareth-55, Ceteareth-60, Ceteareth-80, Ceteareth-100) are liquids to waxy solids. 

In cosmetics and personal care products, Ceteareth ingredients are used in skin care products, moisturizers, hair conditioners, suntan and indoor tanning products and hair dyes, colors, and tints.

-Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Ceteareth-2 to -18, and Ceteareth-22, help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified. 
Ceteareth-22 is also used to decrease the thickness of liquid cosmetics and personal care products. 
Ceteareth-20 to -40 help other ingredients to dissolve in a solvent in which they would not normally dissolve, and along with Ceteareths-50 to -100, clean the skin and hair by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so that these substances can be rinsed away.

Ceteareths are made from cetearyl alcohol, which is a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohol, and ethylene oxide. 
The numerical value represents the average number of molecules of ethylene oxide added to generate the specific Ceteareth ingredient. 
For example, Ceteareth-2 is made by reacting Cetearyl Alcohol with an average of 2 molecules of ethylene oxide.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of CETEARETH-60 MYRISTYL GLYCOL:
Melting Point/Freezing Point: 48 °C 
Density: 1,070 kg/m3 at 25 °C 
Vapour Pressure: Not determined 
Water Solubility: Soluble in cold water 
Hydrolysis as a Function of pH: Stable at pH 2–12 
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined

Adsorption/Desorption: Not determined
Dissociation Constant: Not determined. 
Particle Size: Not determined. 
Flash Point: ~ 168 °C 
Autoignition Temperature: Not determined
Explosive Properties: Not determined
Oxidising Properties: Not determined

SYNONYMS:
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl),.alpha.-(2-hydroxytetradecyl),.omega.-C16-18-alkyloxy-, (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
Elfacos GT 282s
UNII-4O832ZOY6W
Alkyl (C16-18)polyethyleneglycol tetra decylene glycolether
Alkyl(C16-18)polyethyleneglycol tetra decylene glycolether