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CETEARETH-80 = C16-18 ALCOHOLS,ETHOXYLATED (80 MOL EO AVERAGE MOLAR RATIO)
CAS Number: 68439-49-6
EC Number: 500-212-8
MDL Number: MFCD03098567
Molecular Formula: C16~18H33~37O.(C2H4O)n
Ceteareth-80 is a synthetic compound that functions as an emulsifier and wetting agent in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products.
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- 80 indicates the average number of repeating ethylene oxide units in the molecule, in this case 80.
There are a total of 32 different types of ceteareth ingredients.
Ceteareth-80 helps to improve the texture, sensory feel and stability of a formulation.
Works well with most ingredients.
Helps keep ingredients soluble within a formula
Adds body to creams and lotions
Ceteareth-80 is one of several ceteareths deemed safe as used in cosmetics.
Concentration ranges from 1.3–10% depending on the type of formula and desired aesthetics; lower amounts may also be used, especially if Ceteareth-80 is part of a blend.
Ceteareth-80 is a white solid with a waxy consistency.
Ceteareth-80 is a cleaning agent, or "surfactant," that can be found in a variety of cosmetic and personal care products.
Ceteareth-80 comprises of natural alcohols C16-18, ethoxylated with 80 mol EO.
Incredibly easy to use, even when a high level of oil is used, and extremely stable over a very broad range of pH (3-12) and warmer temperatures and is effective, even in high oil formulations (up to 30%).
Ceteareth-80 produces a wide range of emulsions, from silky fluids to rich creams, all by itself and leaves the skin feeling soft and pleasant, without being waxy.
Soluble in water and organic solvents, stable to acid, alkali, hard water.
Ceteareth-80 is a white solid of flakey appearance that is easily soluble in water.
Ceteareth-80 is a non-ionic surfactant and is also adaptable for formulation with a vast range of surfactants.
Non-ionic polyoxyethylene ether of higher saturated fatty alcohols (cetyl/stearyl alcohol)
Ceteareths, used in a large number of cosmetics as surfactants, are the polyethylene glycol (PEG) ethers of Cetearyl Alcohol (q,v.).
The polyethylene glycol ethers of cetearyl alcohol are called ceteareths.
The '80' in the name refers to the number of ethylene oxide units in the molecule.
Ceteareth-80 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.
May be plant or animal derived
A non-ionic surfactant possessing excellent detergent and solubilizing properties, suitable for applications in cleaning products, the leather & textile industry and other industries.
Ceteareth-80 is a highly efficient nonionic surfactant for cosmetic formulations.
Ceteareth-80 shows a powerful solublizing action and excellent dispersing effect on water insoluble pigments.
Ceteareth-80 can be combined with all other types of surfactants as non-ionic, anionic, or cationic products.
White solid
Ceteareth-80 is the polyethylene glycol ether of cetearyl alcohol.
Ceteareth-80 is easily soluble in water, ethanol, ethylene glycol and other organic solvents, and are stable to acids, alkalis, and hard water.
Ceteareth-80 belongs to non-ionic surfactants from the group of ethoxylated fatty alcohols, INCI name: Ceteareth-80.
Ceteareth-80 is based on high molecular mass alcohol of natural origin.
Ceteareth-80 is a non-ionic surfactant.
USES and APPLICATIONS of CETEARETH-80:
-Ceteareth-80 acts as an o / w emulsifier and viscosity regulator in cosmetic emulsions.
-Ceteareth-80 is a non-ionic emulsifier used in many industries, from emulsification to skincare and hair care. Common uses include:
-Creams & lotions: Used as an emulsifier in creams and lotions and imparts desired texture to creams.
-Conditioners: Ceteareth-80 imparts thickness to conditioners
-Hair Products: Ceteareth-80 is commonly used is hair care products, especially for clear pomades or ringing gels
-Ceteareth-80 is also used as a stabiliser and viscosity increasing agent.
-Ceteareth-80 is also used in anhydrous formulations.
-Ceteareth-80 can be used in skin care, sun care, color cosmetics and hair care products.
-Hair pomade, cream, lotion, foundation, sunscreen, etc.
-Ceteareth-80 CAS 68439-39-6 is used as detergent, diffusing agents, foam inhibitor, lime soap dispersing agent.
-Ceteareth-80 is mainly employed in household, industrial and institutional detergents and cleaners.
-Base oil emulsification
-Hydraulic fluids
-Machining liquids
-Auxiliary agents for the textile industry
-Emulsification of oil substances
-Ceteareth-80 can improve the solubility of detergent powders and reduce ash.
-Cosmetics (hair conditioners, lotions)
-Colouring cosmetics (hair dyes and colouring cosmetics for face and body)
-Anti-foaming emulsions
-Production of pigment pastes
-Shampoos
-Conditioners
-Ceteareth-80 is a fatty alcohol that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetics.
-Ceteareth-80 may be plant- or animal-derived or made synthetically.
-Ceteareth-80 also helps to keep ingredients soluble within a formula, allowing them to remain dispersed evenly throughout an emulsion.
-Ceteareth-80 functions as an emollient, surfactant and emulsifier.
-Preparations for washing face and body
-Anti-acne preparations
-Make-up base
-Foundation
-Ceteareth-80 is used in cosmetics such as facial moisturizer, conditioner, anti-aging treatment, conditioner, cleanser, sunscreen, exfoliant/scrub, depilatory cream and acne treatment.
-Ceteareth-80 has good wetting, emulsifying and cleaning properties.
-Ceteareth-80 can be widely used in textile printing and dyeing, chemical fiber spinning, metal processing, cosmetics and other industries.
-A common functional ingredient that helps to keep the oil-loving and water-loving ingredients together (emulsifier), stabilizes and thickens the products.
-Ceteareth-80 is a derivative based on renewable vegetable raw materials and is used mainly in cosmetic and detergent applications.
-Ceteareth-80 is used primarily as an emollient, emulsifier and solubilizer.
-Ceteareth-80 is usually used in combination with other compounds (alcohols and fatty acids), acting as an aid in dissolving the remaining ingredients of the formulation.
-Serums
-Hair masks
-Hair colour products
-Hair gels
-Creams for hands, feet, body
-Eye creams
-Anti-wrinkle creams
-Sunscreens
-After shave creams
-Self-tanning products
-Balms
-Lotions
-Ceteareth-80 also acts as a modifier of rheological properties, i.e. Ceteareth-80 improves the consistency of creams, lotions, hair conditioners, etc., ensuring an increase in viscosity.
-Ceteareth-80 influences the application properties of the formulation, by improving its distribution and lubrication.
-In the detergent industry, Ceteareth-80 works great as the main ingredient of toilet blocks, also those that do not require plastic hangers.
-In cosmetics and skincare products, ceteareth-80 functions as an emulsifier and wetting agent.
-Ceteareth-80 can be found in skincare products, hair conditioners, suntan and indoor tanning products, and hair dyes, colors, and tints.
-Ceteareth-80 due to the high degree of ethoxylation of cetostearyl alcohol shows a strong hydrophilic character.
-Ceteareth-80 forms particularly stable emulsions in combination with other emulsifiers, such as e.g. glyceryl stearate.
-Due to the excellent emulsifying properties of Ceteareth-80, Ceteareth-80 can be used in the preparation of emulsions at room temperature.
This is particularly important when using active substances sensitive to high temperatures, which are a common component of emulsions.
-Ceteareth-80 is one of the most widely used conditioning agents and emollients in cleansing and skincare cosmetics.
Emollients are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and reduce itching and flaking.
-Used in skin and hair care preparations, Ceteareth-80 creates an occlusive layer (film) on the surface.
-Ceteareth-80 prevents excessive evaporation of water from the surface (an indirect moisturizing effect), which ensures softening and smoothing of the skin and hair.
-Ceteareth-80 reduces the drying effect of anionic surfactants, leaving the skin surface moisturized and covered with a protective layer.
-Mascaras
-Eyeliners
-Make-up removers
-Depilatory preparations
-Detergents
-Toilet blocks
-Fatty alcohol that functions as an emulsifier and surfactant
-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.
-An O/W emulsifier that produces the most professional emulsions that are glossy, elegant and gives a long-lasting soft skin feel.
-A wonderful emulsifier for luxurious, face lotions/creams, due to the light texture.
-Ceteareth-80 is also an ideal choice for cleansing creams/lotions and hair conditioners (can be rinsed easily).
-Ceteareth-80 is an ideal emulsifier for those new to making creams/lotions as well as those more experienced because Ceteareth-80 is so very easy to work with and produces incredibly reliable and very professional results.
-Dispersing agent for organic products (pigments, dyestuffs, etc...).
-Stabilizer for emulsions or dispersions (hardness, electrolytes...).
-Good water dispersion
-Ceteareth-80 has good properties of wetting, emulsifying and cleaning.
-Ceteareth-80 has the properties of diffusion, leveling, wetting and foaming, and has a good affinity for direct dyes and VAT dyes.
-In the textile industry as a leveling agent, diffusion agent, stripping agent, retarder, printing semi-anti-dye agent, anti-white agent, brightening agent.
-Ceteareth-80 has unique emulsifying properties for stearic acid, paraffin wax, mineral oil, etc.
-Ceteareth-80 can be used as emulsifier in latex industry, polymer emulsion polymerization reaction and glass fiber lubricating oil.
-Ceteareth-80 can effectively remove the dye decomposition and accumulation of dirt on the fabric, reduce the electrostatic effect of the fabric.
-Used as a component of spinning oil for polyester and other synthetic fibers.
-In chemical production as paint slurry A, adhesive FD and rubber BA and other products of raw materials
-Used as raw wool detergent and fruit pesticide penetrant.
-Ceteareth-80 is used as a dispersing agent and as solubilizer in personal care applications and can be used also in industrial uses.
-All kinds of emulsion-based cosmetic products like creams, lotions (especially sprayable lotions), foundations, hair conditioners, sunscreen products.
MARKETS of CETEARETH-80:
-HI&I Care — Home Care:
*Dish Care
*Laundry & Fabric Care:
*Surface Care
-HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care:
*Commercial Laundry
*Industrial Cleaning
-Home Care Applications:
Detergents
-I&I Cleaning Applications:
*Detergents
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients
PRODUCT FAMILIES of CETEARETH-80:
-Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
*Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
-Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
*Other Functional Additives
-Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
*Nonionic Surfactants
FUNTIONS of CETEARETH-80:
-Emulsifier:
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-80 consists of a water-loving hydrophilic head and an oil-loving hydrophobic tail.
The hydrophilic head is directed to the water-based ingredient and thehydrophobic tail towards the oil-based ingredients.
This structure enables ceteareth-80 to reduce the surface tension of formulations by positioning itself at the oil/water or air/water interface, which has a stabilizing effect on the emulsion.
Emulsifiers like Ceteareth-80 are used in formulations that contain both water and oil components.
Mixing water and oil together can be difficult as these two ingredient types tend to seperate or split.
To address this problem, an emulsifier like ceteareth-80 can be added to improve the consistency of a product, which enables an even distribution of skin care benefits to your skin.
-Wetting agent :
Ceteareth-80 also functions as a wetting agent.
Wetting agents make products easier to spread and prevent the product from balling up or piling on the surface of skin.
This makes wetting agents useful ingredients for creams and lotions.
-Emulsifying Agent
-Cleansing Agent
-Surfactant
-Cleansing : Helps to keep a clean surface
-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
-Cleansing
-Emulsifying
-Solubilizing
-Dispersants
-Cleansing : helping to keep the body surface clean.
-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.
-Emulsifiers
-Surfactants
-Cleansing Agents
-Wetting Agents
-Cleaning Ingredients Functions:
*Solubilizer
*Surfactant
*Surfactant (Nonionic)
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.
FIRST AID MEASURES of CETEARETH-80:
-Description of first aid measures:
-In case of skin contact:
Take off all contaminated clothing.
Wash the body (shower or bath).
After contact with skin, wash with soap and plenty of water.
*In case of Ingestion:
Give nothing to eat or drink.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of CETEARETH-80:
-Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Wear personal protection equipment.
-Environmental precautions:
Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains.
Suitable material for taking up: absorbing material, organic, sand.
-Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Wash with plenty of water.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of CETEARETH-80:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Water.
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
*Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:
None in particular.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of CETEARETH-80:
-Control parameters:
No occupational exposure limit available.
-Exposure controls:
*Eye protection:
Use safety glasses.
*Environmental exposure controls:
None
*Appropriate engineering controls: None
HANDLING and STORAGE of CETEARETH-80:
-Precautions for safe handling:
Don't use empty container before they have been cleaned.
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Storage recommended at room temperature.
-Specific end use(s):
None in particular.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of CETEARETH-80:
-Reactivity:
No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as indicated.
-Chemical Stability:
The product is stable if stored and handles as prescribed/indicate.
SYNONYMS:
alcohols C16-18 ethoxylated (peg-80)
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (80 mol EO average molar ratio)
hetoxol CS-80
peg-80 cetyl/stearyl ether
polyethylene glycol (80) cetyl/stearyl ether
polyoxyethylene (80) cetyl/stearyl alcohol ether
polyoxyethylene (80) cetyl/stearyl ether
GENAPOL T 800
GENAPOL T 800 P
PEG-80 CETYL/STEARYL ETHER
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (80) CETYL/STEARYL ETHER
POLYOXYETHYLENE (80) CETYL/STEARYL ETHER
