High-Quality Cetostearyl Alcohol C16-18: Natural Organic Emulsifier and Thickener
Discover the versatile properties of our natural organic Cetostearyl Alcohol for your industrial and cosmetic needs.
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Cetostearyl Alcohol
Our natural organic Cetostearyl Alcohol (C16-18), also known as Cetearyl Alcohol, is a high-quality ingredient with a chemical formula of C18H38O.C16H34O. It presents as a white solid crystal, granular, or waxy form with a faint fragrance. It is insoluble in water but readily soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, and mineral oil, making it a versatile component in various formulations. Its primary functions include inhibiting greasiness, reducing the viscosity of wax raw materials, stabilizing cosmetic emulsions, and acting as an effective emulsifier and thickener.
- Leverage the power of natural organic cetostearyl alcohol for premium cosmetic formulations.
- Explore the diverse c16-18 cetearyl alcohol uses in industrial applications, from textiles to fiberglass.
- Utilize cetostearyl alcohol as an effective emulsifier for cosmetics, ensuring stable and luxurious textures.
- Benefit from the industrial applications of cetearyl alcohol, enhancing product performance and stability.
Advantages Provided by the Product
Enhanced Emulsification
Experience superior emulsification for vegetable oil, animal oil, stearic acid, paraffin wax, and mineral oil, creating very stable O/W emulsions.
Improved Textile Processing
Our cetostearyl alcohol acts as a levelling agent, diffusant, and stripping agent in printing and dyeing, improving colouration fastness and brilliance.
Advanced Agricultural Use
As a seed soaking penetrant, it aids in improving pesticide penetrating power and enhancing seed germination rate for better crop yields.
Key Applications
Textile Industry
Used as a levelling agent, diffusant, and stripping agent to improve color fastness and detergency.
Cosmetics
Functions as an emulsifier and thickener to stabilize emulsions and provide a desirable texture in personal care products.
Fiberglass Industry
Acts as an emulsifier, reducing breakage and improving the manufacturing process of fiberglass.
Agriculture
Serves as a seed soaking penetrant to boost pesticide efficacy and seed germination rates.