Cetostearyl alcohol

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS No.: 67762-27-0; Cetearyl alcohol; Cetostearyl alcohol; Cetyl/stearyl alcohol; Cetylstearyl alcohol

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Cetostearyl alcohol, also called cetostearyl alcohol, consists of a mixture of different fatty alcohols. Cetyl alcohols and stearyl alcohols dominate this mixture. The substance is used in cosmetic products as emulsion stabilizer, viscosity regulator, hair conditioning agent and emollient. In cosmetic products the cetolethe, the polyoxyethylene ethers of cetostearyl alcohol are widely used.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer