Cetearyl alcohol is a mixed C16-C18 fatty alcohol used as an emollient, thickener, and nonionic emulsifier in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. Supplied as a white, waxy solid, it improves texture, stability, and spreadability of creams, lotions, and ointments.
- Waxy white solid at room temperature.
- Acts as an emollient and thickening agent.
- Functions as a nonionic emulsifier to stabilize oil-in-water systems.
- Improves texture, spreadability, and product stability.
- Suitable for topical pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.
- High purity (99.1%).