| Description: | All-purpose thickening agent. NF grade, 95% active components. Composed of fatty alcohols, 70:30 ratio. C18 weight percentage stearyl alcohol 60-75% and C16 weight percentage cetyl alcohol 25-35%. HLB 15.5 (creates oil-in-water emulsions but only to a limited degree). |
| Benefits: | Non-gelling thickener, viscosity and consistency enhancerWorks also in water-free products like lipsticksActs as co-emulsifier at concentrations under 2%Has emollient, moisturizing, and foam boosting properties |
| Use: | Melt before use (54°C/129°F) or add to hot water phase. Typical use level 0.5-10%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Lotions, creams, hair shampoos, conditioners, body washes, makeup products. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL168 |
| INCI: | Cetearyl alcohol |
| Composition: | Cetearyl alcohol |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | White flakes or pastilles, mild characteristic odor |
| Solubility: | Water-insoluble, partially soluble in alcohol |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | No data available |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 2905170000 |