Cetostearyl alcohol is blend of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) fatty alcohols serving as emulsifier, thickener, and emollient in cosmetic creams, lotions, and hair conditioners where it provides texture, stability, and skin-conditioning properties. Despite “alcohol” in name, it’s not drying like ethanolinstead it’s waxy solid (melting point 49-56°C) that creates rich, creamy texture in formulations and helps bind oil and water phases in emulsions. The C16:C18 ratio affects melting point and texture, with suppliers offering different blends (30:70, 50:50, 70:30) for formulators optimizing specific product characteristics. Buyers purchasing 25kg bags or drums care about: consistent melting point batch-to-batch, low odor and color for white/lightly colored products, and INCI compliance for cosmetic labeling across EU/US/Asian markets with varying nomenclature requirements.
25kg bags, drums for bulk buyers
