Cetyl-Stearyl | Cetearyl Alcohol

Derived from plant-based fatty acids, Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol is a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols. Despite the name, it is not a drying alcohol and instead functions as a conditioning and structure-building ingredient. It is commonly incorporated into creams, lotions, conditioners, body butters, and haircare products to improve stability and overall sensory performance.

Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol is valued for its compatibility with a wide range of ingredients and is frequently used in formulations designed for dry, sensitive, or textured skin and hair when properly formulated.

DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE

Cetyl-Stearyl Alcohol can be incorporated into a wide range of cosmetic and personal care formulations:

• Creams & Lotions: 1 – 5% to thicken and stabilize emulsions

• Hair Conditioners: 2 – 8% for slip, softness, and structure

• Body Butters & Balms: 1 – 10% to improve texture and firmness

• Emulsified Scrubs & Treatments: 1 – 5% for consistency and stability

Melt fully in the oil phase before combining with the water phase.

INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol
CAS: 67762-27-0
Origin: Botanical (Plant-derived)

MORE ABOUT CETYL-STEARYL ALCOHOL

• Color / Consistency: White to off-white flakes or pellets

• Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: Odorless to very mild

• Melting Point: Approximately 48 – 56 °C (118 – 133 °F)

• Solubility: Oil-soluble; insoluble in water

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep container tightly sealed.

California Proposition 65

This product is not listed as a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm under California Proposition 65. A Proposition 65 warning may be required if this material is combined with other listed substances or contains trace contaminants above regulatory thresholds.

Product Warnings

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Use caution when handling hot materials. Keep out of reach of children. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

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