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Cetearyl alcohol

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Code Size Net price Total price Quantity
M-1425-0.1 100 g
€2.96
€3.52
M-1425-1 1 kg
€9.64
€11.47
M-1425-5 5 kg
€31.45
€37.43
M-1425-25 25 kg
€127.16
€151.32
Product reference D-1425
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Description

Cetearyl Alcohol – Consistency Agent, Co-emulsifier

Cetearyl Alcohol is a consistency agent, co-emulsifier, and structural emollient. It does not possess standalone emulsifying properties; however, it performs optimally alongside a primary emulsifier, increasing viscosity, stabilizing emulsions, and providing a velvety texture.

Ingredients (INCI): Cetearyl Alcohol.

Technical Characteristics

  • Appearance: White pellets or granules, with a faint characteristic odor.
  • Solubility: Soluble in oils upon heating.
  • Quality: Blend of natural vegetable-derived fatty alcohols, Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol.
  • Cosmetic Function: Thickening/consistency agent for emulsions, lipophilic co-emulsifier, emollient, opacifier.
  • General Dosage: 0.5 - 20%

Main Properties

  • Stabilizer: Works alongside the primary emulsifier to form stable emulsions; delivers rich yet lightweight and non-greasy textures.
  • Viscosity Agent: Increases the density and body of emulsions without weighing down the formula, providing a creamy structure that remains stable under temperature fluctuations.
  • Secondary Emollient: Smooths the hair cuticle and skin micro-relief, reducing water evaporation by forming a non-occlusive film.
  • Sensory Enhancer: Improves cream glide on the skin, reduces the tackiness of heavy oils, and imparts an optimal appearance to emulsions.

Applications

  • Moisturizing creams, facial serums for all skin types.
  • Hair conditioners, hair masks, and conditioning treatments.
  • Creamy hygiene products: cleansing creams, cleansing milks, solid shampoo bars.
  • Makeup products.
  • Solid deodorants, balms.

Formulation Guide

  • Procedure: Add to the oil phase of the formulation. Heat the mixture to approximately 60°C - 70°C or as required by other ingredients in the formula.
  • Recommended Usage Dosage: 1% - 5% in light creams; 5% - 10% in dense creams or hair masks; up to 20% - 30% in solid anhydrous products (balms, sticks).
  • Stability: Stable across a wide pH range.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Will this alcohol dry out the skin?
No. Chemically, there is a major difference between alcohols such as Ethanol or Isopropyl Alcohol (which are volatile liquids that evaporate quickly and can dissolve the skin's natural lipids, causing dryness) and fatty alcohols such as Cetearyl Alcohol. Fatty alcohols are waxy solids; they do not evaporate or dry out the skin, but instead function as hydrophobic emollients that help maintain skin hydration.

My cream turned out far too compact and difficult to spread. What went wrong?
Too high a percentage of Cetearyl Alcohol was likely used, or the lipid phase contains too many waxes. To fluidize the texture and improve spreadability, reduce the dosage in the next batch and compensate for the difference by adding light esters or low-viscosity oils.

Safety in Use and Storage

Safety Profile: Stable, non-irritating raw material, widely used in products formulated for sensitive skin. 
Precautions: For external cosmetic use only. 
Storage: Keep in a closed container, in a dry, cool place, protected from direct sunlight.

Details

Code
D-1425
Categories
Emulsifiers, Surfactants
Status
Natural compliant, Suitable for organic cosmetics
Suitable for
cosmetics, hair care
Skin care
Conditioners, Eye Creams, Face creams
Body care
Body butters, Conditioners, Creams Emulsions, Foot creams, Hand creams
Hair care
Hair conditioners, Solid shampoos
Kids
Creams
Sun Care
After sun products, Creams
Hygiene
Deodorants
Make-up
Foundation
Charge
non-ionic
Solubility
in oil
Storage
in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
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Jelena C.
08 Nov 2025
Absolutely adore how easy it is to use it in formulations and how nicely they come out. Thank you for having a wide range of products.
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Claudiu B.
10 Dec 2024
I use it quite rarely, when I make solid body lotion. Basically, I replace some of the beeswax with it, to get a higher hardness without the occlusive risk of beeswax.
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Emanuela G.
10 Oct 2024
Cetearyl alcohol is a mix of fatty alcohols very useful to stabilize emulsions and to give the skin an effective emollition
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Sidenco R.
10 Oct 2024
I used it to prepare a solid cleanser and was delighted with the result and the feeling of velvety skin.
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Anca R.
10 Oct 2024
It's an ingredient in several products we make. Thanks to it we have improved their quality.
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Cecilia c.
10 Oct 2024
I have used this cosmetic ingredient in day creams with aloe vera oils and gel...You can feel the texture of the composition when used.
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Stefania V.
10 Oct 2024
I used it as an emulsion stabilizer in a mango and cocoa butter scrub. It performed very well as a co-emulsifier with the emulsifying olive wax. The product came out as expected.
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Adina B.
10 Oct 2024
It is a product that helps to stabilize and increase the viscosity of preparations. It is part of many recipes, helping to preserve creams / solutions, which is why it should not be missing from the kit
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pavel v.
22 May 2024
It's good in recommended recipes. You can feel the texture of the composition when used.
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Monica V.
22 May 2024
Cetearyl Alcohol is very good as a co-emulsifier and stabilizer for emulsions. I recommend!
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Anca R.
22 May 2024
I discovered it recently and I am very pleased with the properties it gives to cosmetic products.
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Cristina B.
22 May 2024
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT !
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Monica V.
22 May 2024
Cetearyl alcohol is an ingredient that stabilizes emulsions and gives a fast-absorbing texture on the skin.
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Monica V.
22 May 2024
It is a very good product that stabilizes emulsions and gives them a pleasant texture.
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Kurt J.
07 Apr 2024
Denne alkohol kan bruges i et utal af sammenhænge. Det vigtigste, synes jeg, er at den stammer fra planter. Det er vigtig både for mig og de kunder, jeg sælger til.
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Gabriela C.
05 Jan 2024
I use Cetearyl alcohol to improve the texture of creams and balms, but also to increase the stability of emulsions. Plus, it's non rancid. I recommend it.
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Anisoara M.
05 Jan 2024
Cetearyl alcohol is a product often used in creams prepared by emulsification. It is a quality product!
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Cristinela P.
05 Jan 2024
I've been using this ingredient for a long time and it's wonderful, it gives the ideal texture to the creams and cosmetics I make. It doesn't leave the skin oily at all. Sant super multumita !!!! Recomand this product!
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Lidiya D.
29 Nov 2023
A very good thickener. Great for solid antiperspirant deodorants and solid hair balms. Improves their structure and facilitates combing.
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Savu C.
05 Oct 2023
A basic ingredient in almost all cosmetic formulations, it is highly appreciated and often used. It provides stability and a good feel on the skin.