{"product_id":"cetyl-stearyl-alcohol-50-50-cetearyl-alcohol-ceto-stearyl-alcohol","title":"Cetyl Stearyl alcohol 50:50 - Cetearyl Alcohol - Ceto Stearyl Alcohol","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCetyl Stearyl Alcohol 50:50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCetearyl Alcohol 50:50\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCeto Stearyl Alcohol\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCosmetic \u0026amp; Technical grade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n50% cetyl alcohol \/ C16 alcohol\u003cbr data-end=\"115\" data-start=\"112\"\u003e50% stearyl alcohol \/ C18 alcohol\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCetyl Stearyl Alcohol \u003cspan\u003e is a white, waxy solid in flake form. It \u003c\/span\u003eincreases viscosity and is used as a stabiliser in conditioners, creams and lotions. Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol \u003cspan\u003e is a\u003c\/span\u003e vegetable derived blend of cetyl and stearyl fatty alcohol. \u003cspan\u003eIt is a very effective thickener that helps form extremely stable emulsions in water-in-oil and oil-in-water preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol is used as a co-emulsifier and imparts moisturising feel and lubricity to the skin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCetyl stearyl alcohol is suitable for use in creams, ointments, lotions, hair conditioners, body scrubs, butters, balms etc. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: White, waxy solid in pastilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Insoluble in water but soluble in oils and alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Virtually odourless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Non-irritating and non-sensitizing, making it suitable for sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"573\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCetyl stearyl alcohol 50:50 is mainly used as a:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eThickener \/ bodying agent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eIt increases viscosity and gives creams, lotions, conditioners, and balms a richer texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eCo-emulsifier \/ emulsion stabiliser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"742\"\u003eIt helps stabilise oil-in-water emulsions, especially when used alongside emulsifiers such as ceteareth-20, glyceryl stearate, polysorbates, or other nonionic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eOpacifier \/ pearlising aid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eIt can make products look creamier or more opaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eEmollient \/ skin-feel modifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eIt gives slip, softness, and a less greasy waxy feel compared with many heavier waxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eStructuring wax\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eIt helps build structure in sticks, creams, ointments, hair masks, and anhydrous balms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"15pemzc\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eCommon uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eIt is used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"syleez\" data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eSkin creams and lotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lrwa5d\" data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eHair conditioners and masks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18w9l9t\" data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eBody butters and balms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5xhlrp\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eCleansing creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"152vbqn\" data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eShaving creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ra62fo\" data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eOintments and topical bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14i0th8\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eFabric conditioners and some textile\/softening systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gh4e6v\" data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eIndustrial polishes, wax emulsions, and speciality chemical blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"s7wpx5\" data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eTypical use levels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eFor cosmetics and toiletries, typical levels are roughly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1841\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1649\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1666\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eTypical level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1693\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight lotion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e0.5–2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1712\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCream\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003e2–5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1740\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHair conditioner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003e1–5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1768\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBody butter\/balm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e3–10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1803\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAnhydrous sticks\/balms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e5–20% depending on hardness needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003eIn emulsions, it is normally heated into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eoil phase\u003c\/strong\u003e until melted, usually around \u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003e60–75°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, then emulsified with the water phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"usl7d5\" data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eWhy the 50:50 ratio matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eThe C16\/C18 ratio affects the feel and structure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003eMore cetyl alcohol tends to give a slightly lighter, creamier, silkier feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eMore stearyl alcohol tends to give more hardness, structure, and waxy body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2369\"\u003eA 50:50 blend is a balanced grade: useful where you want good thickening and stability without the product feeling too hard or too waxy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eProperties:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol,Cetearyl alcohol, Cetostearyl alcohol, Hexadecan-1-ol + Octadecan-1-ol, Hexadecanol + octadecanol, Hexadecyl alcohol + octadecyl alcohol,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormula:\u003c\/strong\u003e C\u003csub\u003e34\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003csub\u003e72\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003csub\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e white waxy solid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMol weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512.94\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e% Cetyl alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e% Stearyl alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS no:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67762-27-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDensity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.811\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelting Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-54 C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHLB\u003c\/b\u003e: 15.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/strong\u003e insoluble in water \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/span\u003e This product is not for human or animal consumption.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9461\/files\/CETYL_STERYL_ALCOHOL_surfachem_-_SDS_01062016.pdf?v=1616804401\" title=\"Safety data sheet MSDS for cetyl stearyl alcohol cetearyl alcohol\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for MSDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca title=\"sales specification sheet for cetyl steryl alcohol cetearyl alcohol\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9461\/files\/CETYL_STERYL_ALCOHOL_surfachem_SPEC_03102018.pdf?v=1616804402\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for Specification sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca title=\"certificate of 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