CETYL STEARYL ALCOHOL 25 EO

CAS NO:68439-49-6
EC NO:500-212-8

SYNONYMS 
Fatty Alcohols, C16-C18, ethoxylated;Ethoxylated cetostearyl alcohols;    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;    Eumulgin B25; Macrogol (25)-cetostearyl ether; Polyethylene glycol 1100 mono(hexadecyl/octadecyl) ether;(C16-C18) Alkyl alcohol ethoxylate;AliphaticC16-18-alcohol,ethoxylated;C16-18-Alkylalcohol,ethoxylate;C16-18 Alkylalcoholethoxylate;cremophor¨a25;ethoxylatedfattyalcohols(c16-18);CETEARETH-2;CETEARETH-3;alcohols,c16-18,ethoxylated;Alcohols,C16-18-ethoxylated;AliphaticC16-18-alcohol,ethoxylated;C16-18-Alkylalcohol,ethoxylate;C16-18-Alkylalcoholethoxylate;cremophor¨a25;ethoxylatedfattyalcohols(c16-18);CETEARETH-2;     alcohols C16-18 ethoxylated (peg-25);brij CS25;C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (25 mol EO average molar ratio);hetoxol CS-25;peg-25 cetyl/stearyl ether;polyethylene glycol (25) cetyl/stearyl ether;polyoxyethylene (25) cetyl/stearyl alcohol ether;polyoxyethylene (25) cetyl/stearyl ether
 
Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated is an oil-in-water emulsifier that can be used in the production of ointments, creams, liquid emulsions, gels and other cosmetic formulations.

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.

Non-ionic polyoxyethylene ether of higher saturated fatty alcohols (cetyl/stearyl alcohol). White grains/pellets, no odor. Dissolves in water & alcohol to form a colloid solution. Can be mixed with mineral, vegetable or synthetic fats and oils. HLB value 16.27 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).

Ceteareth-25 is non-ionic polyoxyethylene ether of higher saturated fatty alcohols (cetyl/stearyl alcohol). It forms a colloid solution in water and alcohol. It is an universal emulsifier to make o/w emulsions. Widely used in creams and lotions, foundation and sunscreens.

Product advantages:

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.
 
Applications:

shampoos, conditioners, 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 (including for children),
preparations for washing face and body,
anti-acne preparations,
make-up base, foundation,
mascaras, eyeliners,
make-up removers,
depilatory preparations.

Non-ionic polyoxyethylene ether of higher saturated fatty alcohols (cetyl/stearyl alcohol). White grains/pellets, no odor. Dissolves in water & alcohol to form a colloid solution. Can be mixed with mineral, vegetable or synthetic fats and oils. HLB value 16.27 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).

Cetostearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol or cetylstearyl alcohol 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.

Benefits:
Universal emulsifier to make o/w emulsions
Compatible with all kinds of oils & active ingredients
Very effective protective colloid that stabilizes all kinds of dispersed systems
Can be combined with other emulsifiers
Optimal use with gel-forming thickeners
Compared to ceteareth-20, ceteareth-25 has a bit more gel-forming and thickening properties
Use: Typical use level 0.5-3% (up to 30% to make gel-like hydrates). For external use only.
Applications: All kinds of emulsion-based cosmetic products like creams, lotions (especially sprayable lotions), foundations, hair conditioners, sunscreen products.