CETYL STEARYL ALCOHOL 50eo

CETYL STEARYL ALCOHOL 50eo

CAS Number:    68439-49-6    
Other:    102381-15-7
ECHA EC Number:    500-212-8

Wilfarol fatty alcohols are derived from Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil. Depending on customer requirements, they are available as broad, binary or pure cut fatty alcohols. Common applications for fatty alcohols include personal care and home care products. Depending on the grade / type of fatty alcohols, they are available in drums, IBCs, flexitank and bulk shipments.

Composition
Specification            Typical Values
Acid Value (mg KOH/g)        0.1 Max
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g)    1.0 Max
Iodine Value (% I2absorbed)    1.0 Max
Hydroxyl Value (mgKOH/g)    210 - 225
Color (APHA)            10 Max
Moisture Content (%)        0.1 Max
Fatty Alcohol Content (%)    99 Min

Composition (%)    
C12    3 Max
C14
C16    45 - 55
C18    45 - 55
Others    3 Max

Product Form    Liquid; Bead
Packaging    Drum; ISO; Bulk; Bags

The INCI names ceteareth-50 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.[1]

Ceteareth-50 is a nonionic surfactant prepared from cetyl and stearyl alcohol and 50 moles of ethylene oxide. It is used in cosmetics as a surfactant and emulsifier: HLB (17.7). It makes it possible to create emulsions of the oil-in-water type.
It is controversial given its manufacturing process and low biodegradability.

Its functions (INCI)
Cleaning agent: Helps keep a clean surface
Emulsifying agent: 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 uniform distribution of the product during its use

Imbentin-AG/168S/500 comprises of natural alcohols C16-18, ethoxylated with 50 mol EO (INCI Declaration: Ceteareth-50). A non-ionic surfactant possessing excellent detergent and solubilizing properties, suitable for applications in cleaning products, the leather & textile industry and other industries.

Industries
Cleaning Products , Other Industries , Plastics , Leather & Textiles , Paints & Coatings
Applications
Other Oleochemicals , Non-ionic Surfactants , Solubilizers , Detergents
Substance details
IUPAC name
Fatty Alcohols, C16-C18, ethoxylated
Molecular formula
C6H12N2O2
Molar Weight [g/mol]
144.172

What is Ceteareth-50?
Ceteareth-50 functions in skincare and cosmetics as a/an cleansing, emulsifying, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

More information on Ceteareth-50 (if available)
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (50 mol EO average molar ratio)

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Products featuring this ingredient:
Avene Men Shaving Foam Soothing Anti-Irritating
Galénic Pur Mousse-Cream

Market synopsis: 

Regional outlook: 

The report partitions the geographical landscape of the  Ceteareth-50  market into Americas, APAC, Europe, Middle East & Africa.
Evaluation of the economic indicators of the major economies and their influence on the overall industry growth is highlighted in the report.
Consumption growth rate along with the projected market share of each region is given as well.
Product terrain outline: 

The product gamut of the  Ceteareth-50  market comprises 
Granules and    Powder

Market share based on consumption for each product type is listed.
Records of the sales pricing and revenue accrued by each product category are tabulated.
Applications scope overview: 

The application spectrum of the listed products is classified into 
Cosmetic
Textile
Detergent and    Other

Forecasts for the consumption value and share of each application segment over the analysis period are provided.
Market share captured by each application type is included.

Competitive arena summary: 
The study encompasses basic information and business overview of each company along with other specifics such as total sales, pricing model, and gross margins.
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Ceteareth 50 functions as an emollient and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations. Used with other ingredients (fatty alcohols and fatty acids) it acts as a solubilizer and thickening agent. Ceteareth 50 functions also as a non-ionic stabilizer in oil in water emulsions. Ceteareth 50 can be used in a mixture with other non-ionic auxiliary agents and in mixtures with anionic and cationic surface active agents.

Cetostearyl Alcohol (CH3(CH2)nOH) is a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols that can come from vegetable or synthetic sources. It is classified as a fatty alcohol. Cetostearyl alcohol is a white, waxy, solid material in the form of flakes. It is oil soluble, but it is not water-soluble. In the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, cetostearyl alcohol functions as an emulsion stabilizer; opacifying agent; surfactant - foam booster; and viscosity increasing agent. It is often used in creams and lotions. It has a melting point of 122°F (50°C) and a boiling point: 480.2°F (249°C).
Properties:
- Add for tightening of time or as styptic.
- Are used for dissolution and mixing of ingredients among themselves.
- Are used for mitigation of skin.
- So - Emulgator from vegetable raw materials.
- Add to emulsions to prevent division of components in cosmetic formula
- correction (regulator) of viscosity and the stabilizer of creams and lotions of emulsions of M / In
- as primary structural surfactant is used in firm structures of deodorants/antiperspirants.
- Does not render irritant action,
- promotes penetration of nutrients into deeper layers of skin.
- Forms moisture - holding film,
- possesses disinfecting action.
- gives soft pleasant feeling to skin
- Promotes binding and deduction in creams, lipstick and other cosmetics of large amount of water.
- Softener and stabilizer of emulsions.
- strukturoobrazovatel and emolent.
- the konditsoner for hair, improves their structure, facilitates combing

Use in cosmetics:
- we recommend to melt cetearyl alcohol together with oil phase.
- additional working conditions refer to the general principles of receiving emulsions of M / In
- It is applied generally in creams and hair balms.
- Active ingredients in antimicrobic preparations.
- thickener for shampoos
- with - emulsifier for creams, masks for hair
- Joins in cosmetic creams, deodorants, depilators, eyelash oils, hairsprays, masks for hair.

Function
O/W Emulsifier
Form of Delivery
Powder
Chemical Description
Ethoxylated cetyl-, stearyl alcohol
INCI
Ceteareth-50
Appearance / Product characteristics
White powder
Use
Nonionic emulsifier for the manufacture of various O/ W emulsions

Application
After Sun Antiperspirants & Deodorants Baby Care and Cleansing Body Care Color Care Conditioning Face Care Face Cleansing Hair Coloring Self Tanning Sun Protection
Product Groups
Emulsifiers O/W

Alcohol ethoxylates are the largest family of nonionic surfactants. Each consists of a hydrophobic group derived from either oleochemical or petrochemical sources combined with various moles of ethylene oxide.

These play an important role in home care, personal care, oil & gas, agrochemicals, and host of other market areas. The ethoxylates act as the wetting agent, solubilizer, detergent, dispersant, emulsifier, emollient, and degreaser.

Ethoxylated Alcohol Suppliers
Oxiteno's product line covers an extensive range of hydrophobes, both linear and branched, and a wide range in the level of ethoxylation. Many Oxiteno products are listed on the Cleangredients 1 and can be Kosher, Halal, and/or RSPO mass balance certified 2 .

Segment
Personal care
INCI name
Ceteareth-50
CAS numbers
68439-49-6
Function
Emulsifiers, surfactant - cleansing agent
Applications
After Sun, Antiperspirants, Baby care, Cleansers, Colorants, Conditioners, Deodorants, Hair dyes, Self-Tanning, Skin care, Sun Protection
Chemical group
Ethers, Polymers
Chemical properties
Nonionic
Physical properties
Solid at STP
Appearance
Powder
Colors
White
INGREDIENT DESCRIPTION
Ethoxylated cetyl- stearyl alcohol. Nonionic emulsifier for the manufacture of various O/ W emulsions.

Ceteareth-50 is a polyethylene glycol ether of Cetearyl Alcohol (q.v.).
Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions (low), and Contamination concerns (high)

What is Ceteareth-50?
Ceteareth-50 functions in skincare and cosmetics as a/an cleansing, emulsifying, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

More information on Ceteareth-50 (if available)
C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (50 mol EO average molar ratio)

Is this a restricted ingredient*?

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Products featuring this ingredient:
Avene Men Shaving Foam Soothing Anti-Irritating
Galénic Pur Mousse-Cream
Mentioned in: Polyester-15

Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol 50 eo (CH3 (CH2) nOH) is a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols from vegetable or synthetic sources. It is classified as a fatty alcohol. Cetostearyl alcohol is a white, waxy solid substance in the form of flakes. It is oil soluble but not water soluble. In the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry, cetostearyl alcohol acts as an emulsion stabilizer; Matting agent; Surfactant - foam booster; and viscosity increasing agent. It is generally used in creams and lotions. Melting point 122 ° F (50 ° C) and boiling point: 480.2 ° F (249 ° C)
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
If you’ve ever used lotions, shampoos, or conditioners, you may have noticed they include a chemical called cetyl stearyl alcohol 50 eo. The good news is that cetearyl alcohol isn’t “bad” for you, your skin, or your hair. Most importantly, cetearyl alcohol is very different from “regular” alcohols, like ethanol.
As a health-conscious consumer, you’re likely always on the lookout for skin and haircare products that don’t contain harmful ingredients. Fortunately, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires manufacturers to list ingredients on a product’s label so that you can make an informed decision about what products you choose to put in or on your body.

Cetyl stearyl alcohol 50 eo is a chemical found in cosmetic products. It’s a white, waxy substance made from cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, both fatty alcohols. They’re found in animals and plants, like coconut and palm oil. They can also be made in a laboratory.
They are used in personal care products, mainly skin lotions, hair products, and creams. They help create smoother creams, thicker lotions, and more stable foam products.
Fatty alcohols are sometimes called long-chain alcohols because of their chemical formula. They usually have an even number of carbon atoms, with a single alcohol group (–OH) attached to the last carbon.
Cetyl alcohol has 16 carbon atoms. Stearyl alcohol has 18. Cetyl Stearyl alcohol 50 eo is a combination of the two, so it has 34 carbon atoms. Its molecular formula is C34H72O2.

Cetyl stearyl alcohol 50 eo helps prevent creams from separating into oil and liquid. A chemical that helps to keep liquid and oil together is known as an emulsifier. It may also make a product thicker or increase the product’s ability to foam.
Products with cetyl stearyl alcohol 50 eo
skin lotions
moisturizers
skin creams
sunscreen
shampoo
conditioners
hair removal creams
hair mousse
anti-frizz hair cream
hair dye
mascara

You may have heard that you should avoid hair and skin products that contain alcohol. This is because many alcohols, like ethanol or rubbing alcohol, can be very drying. Using alcohol on your skin and hair could lead to itchiness, flaking, and skin peeling.
In fact, alcohols are commonly found in products like astringents, hand sanitizers, and aftershave due to their fast-drying and skin-tightening abilities.
However, fatty alcohols, like cetyl stearyl alcohol 50 eo, don’t have the same effect on the skin as other alcohols due to their chemical structure.
The chemical makeup of cetearyl alcohol is different from more commonly known alcohols. In cetyl stearyl alcohol 50 eo, the alcohol group (-OH) is attached to a very long chain of hydrocarbons (fats). This feature allows fatty alcohols to trap water and provides a soothing feel to the skin.
Chemicals that make the skin feel smooth are referred to as emollients. They work by forming an oily layer on the top of the skin to keep the moisture inside.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that fatty alcohols, including cetyl stearyl alcohol 50 eo, are safe for use in cosmetic products. In clinical studies, cetearyl alcohol was found to have no significant toxicity and was non-mutagenic. A mutagen is a chemical agent that changes your DNA. DNA changes can cause certain diseases, such as cancer.
It was also found not to irritate the skin. According to the FDATrusted Source, even cosmetic products labeled “alcohol free” are allowed to contain cetyl stearyl alcohol 50 eo and other fatty alcohols. Cetearyl alcohol is also included on the FDA list of safe and permitted food additives.
Is with many skin care products, there’s a small risk of allergic reaction to cetearyl alcohol. A 2007 study confirmed five cases of allergy to cetyl stearyl alcohol 50 eo, but reactions to other chemical allergens also occurred in all of these cases.
A 1996 study of 140 people with suspected cosmetic contact dermatitis found that another commonly used fatty alcohol, oleyl alcohol, caused contact dermatitis in roughly 23 percent of those studied.

Cetostearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol or cetyl stearyl alcohol 50 eo 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.[2]
Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol 50 eo is a fatty alcohol used as an emollient and thickening agent in skin creams and lotions. Fatty alcohols can be natural, derived from plant-based oils like palm or coconut, or they can be synthetic. They act as emulsifiers, emollients, viscosity controllers and dispersants. They function as chemical intermediates, most often used in surfactants to enhance foaming and cleaning properties in detergents and cleaners.

What Is Cetyl stearyl Alcohol 50 eo Used For?
Personal Care: Emollient, Thickener for Skin Creams, Lotions, Hair Conditioners
Textiles: Intermediate
Waxes: Intermediate
Plastics: Intermediate
Surfactants and Esters: Nonionic Surfactants
Soaps and Detergents: Nonionic Surfactants
Acme-Hardesty sells cetearyl alcohol for use as an emulsifier, emollient, viscosity controller or dispersant. It can also be used as a chemical intermediate in products such as deodorants and cleaners, in which it improves foaming properties. As a result, you can find cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol in a wide range of personal care products, lubricants, resins, cosmetics and more.
 

SYNONYMS:ceteareth-50; alcohols C16-18 ethoxylated (peg-50); C16-18 alcohols, ethoxylated (50 mol EO average molar ratio); hetoxol CS-50; peg-50 cetyl/stearyl ether; polyethylene glycol (50) cetyl/stearyl ether ;polyoxyethylene (50) cetyl/stearyl alcohol ether; polyoxyethylene (50) cetyl/stearyl ether; WILFAROL 1618 (50:50); Alcohols, C16-18, ethoxylated; (C16-C18) Alkyl alcohol ethoxylate; (C16-C18) Fatty alcohol, ethylene oxide reaction product; (C16-C18)Alkyl alcohol ethoxylate; (C16-C18)Alkyl alcohol, 50 ethoxylate; Alcohols, C16-18,50 ethoxylated; Alfonic 1618-50; C16-18 alcohols, 50 ethoxylated; C16-18 ethoxylated alcs.50 eo; C16-18 fatty alcs.,50 ethoxylated; C16-18-Alkyl alcohol polyethyleneglycol ether 50 eo; Ceteareth 50; Cetostearyl alcohol ethoxylated; Empilan KM 50; Ethoxylated alcohols (C=16-18); Ethoxylated alcohols, C16-18; Ethoxylated C16-18 alcs.; Ethoxylated cetostearyl alcohol; Ethoxylated cetostearyl alcohols; Eumulgin CS 50; Fatty alcs., C16-18, ethoxylated; Lutensol AT 50; Marlipal 1618/50; Mergital CS 50A; POLYOXYETHYLENE CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL; POLYOXYETHYLENE CETYL/STEARYL ALCOHOL; POLYOXYETHYLENE CETYL-STEARYL ETHER; Praewozell F 1618/5; Prevocell F 1618/5; Siponic E 5; Volpo CS; Volpo CS 50; Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol 50 eo; Cetearyl alcohol 50 eo;  Cetostearyl alcohol; Hexadecan-1-ol + Octadecan-1-ol; Hexadecanol + octadecanol; Hexadecyl alcohol + octadecyl alcohol; Fatty Alcohols, C16-C18, 50 ethoxylated; CETEARETH-50; PEG-50 CETYL/STEARYL ETHER; POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (50) CETYL/STEARYL ETHER; POLYOXYETHYLENE (50) CETYL/STEARYL ETHER