Cetearyl Alcohol NF
CAS No. 67762-27-0
Cetearyl Alcohol NF is a vegetable sourced fatty alcohol derived from palm fatty alcohols (cetyl and stearyl alcohol) used to thicken and stabilize formulations. To meet the NF Standard, Cetearyl Alcohol NF must contain a minimum of 40% stearyl alcohol and the sum of both stearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol must be not less than 90.0% and not more than 102.0% of the total mixture.
Cetearyl Alcohol imparts an emollient feel to the skin. It can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations--cream, lotion, ointment, body butter, salt scrubs.
INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol
California Prop 65 Statement: The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SDS & Tech Data
Cetearyl Alcohol NF Specification Sheet
Formulation Guide
Recommended usage level: 1-25%.
Appearance: Off-White to white flakes/pastilles
Required HLB: 15.5
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