MiscellaneousEmulsifierNatural (plant-derived)
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Also known as: Cestopal 1618 30/70
CAS Number: 67762-27-0
Key Benefits
Fatty alcohol co-emulsifier and thickener for stable creams
How It Works
Mixture of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) fatty alcohols. Acts as o/w co-emulsifier, thickener, and emollient. Forms lamellar liquid crystal structures with ionic surfactants, creating a stable cream matrix with excellent barrier properties.
Why BP Derma Uses It
Cetearyl Alcohol is a fundamental structural ingredient in our cream formulations. It creates the stable lamellar structure that gives our creams their elegant texture and long-term stability.
Technical Data
- Primary Function
- Emulsifying / Consistency
- COSING Function
- Emulsifier
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Origin
- Natural (plant-derived)
- CAS Number
- 67762-27-0