Cetearyl Alcohol Emulsifier
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Co-emulsifier: helps to stabilise emulsions
Consistency agent: thickens emulsions, oils and balms
Texture enhancer: improves the feel of creams
Non-greasy: adds creaminess without a heavy finish
Emollient: softens the skin and helps maintain hydration
Does not weigh hair down and rinses out easily
Stabilisation and thickening of all types of emulsions. Ideal for:
Thickening hair care products formulated with Vegetable Conditioner
Thickening creams made with Emulsan
Enriching the feel of creams made with Emulsifying Wax No. 3 or Cream Heart Emulsifier
Stabilising emulsions with sugar ester or low doses of Emulsifying Wax No. 1 or No. 2
Stabilising emulsions with MF Emulsifier or VE Emulsifier, or enriching an emulsion made with MF and VE
Create creamy, rich creams with a "cocooning" texture
Thicken vegetable oils and make oily balms:
Make plant-based "butters" from vegetable oils
Prepare oily serums
Dosage
1 to 10% as a co-emulsifier; 1 to 30% for preparing oil-based balms
Insoluble in water
Melting point
Approximately 50°C
Oil soluble
Dissolve in the oil phase while hot.
Associations
Cetearyl alcohol is always used in combination with another emulsifier or co-emulsifier, such as MF Emulsifier, VE Emulsifier, Emulsan, Vegetable Conditioner, etc.
Compatibility with preservatives
Grapefruit Seed Extract | 3/3 |
Naticide | 3/3 |
Cosgard | 3/3 |
Benzoate & Sorbate Complex | 3/3 |
Leucidal | 3/3 |
(*** no effect on stability, ** a decrease in stability has been observed in some cases at low dosages, or temporary destabilization has been noted when the preservative is added, * risk of emulsion destabilization)
Precautions
Precautions and allergens
Precautions for use
Allergens
Allergen-free
Hot emulsification at approximately 75°C.
Utensil : Electric mixer or manual whisk
Add cetearyl alcohol to the oil phase and melt at around 75°C.
Emulsify at a temperature of around 75°C, following the recommended procedure for the main emulsifier used.
2% cetearyl alcohol | 0.6 g |
5% cetearyl alcohol | 1.5 g |
10% cetearyl alcohol | 3.0 g |
2% cetearyl alcohol | 1.0 g |
5% cetearyl alcohol | 2.5 g |
10% cetearyl alcohol | 5.0 g |
2% cetearyl alcohol | 2.0 g |
5% cetearyl alcohol | 5.0 g |
10% cetearyl alcohol | 10.0 g |
2% cetearyl alcohol | 5.0 g |
5% cetearyl alcohol | 12.5 g |
10% cetearyl alcohol | 25.0 g |
Textures obtained
Note: The type of vegetable oil used has a significant influence on the texture and feel of emulsions. For example, an emulsion made with avocado oil or wheat germ oil will have a richer feel than the same emulsion made with a "dry" oil such as hazelnut oil or melon oil. In addition, adding essential oils, certain active ingredients, and certain preservatives to your preparation can change the consistency obtained. Feel free to note down all your experiences to build up a database of information that you can consult each time you formulate a new cream.
Measuring cup 25 ml (level top*) | 15.2 g |
1 scoop 5 ml (level measure*) | 3.7 g |
1 scoop 2 ml (level measure*) | 1.3 g |
1 stainless steel spoon TAD (leveled*) | 0.6 g |
1 stainless steel spoon DASH (arasée*) | 0.3 g |
1 stainless steel spoon PINCH (leveled*) | 0.2 g |
1 spoonful 2 ml (level measure*) | 0.9 g |
1 spoonful 0.5 ml (level*) | 0.3 g |
1 spoonful 0.05 ml (leveled*) | 0.03 g |
* leveled: spoon filled to the brim, with the excess removed using a spatula or the back of a knife
Quality
100% plant-based (coconut and palm kernel oils)
Method of production
Fatty alcohol derived from vegetable fatty acids
Function
Co-emulsifier (improves the quality and stability of emulsions), texturing agent (thickener) and emollient (softens the skin)
INCI designation
Cetearyl alcohol
Presentation
A solid, waxy, white flake with a neutral odor, packaged in zip-lock bags.
Type
Oil-in-water co-emulsifier, non-ionic, non-ethoxylated
Learn more
An essential consistency agent in the professional formulator's palette, cetearyl alcohol is useful for thickening and stabilizing emulsions and preparing creams with creamy and emollient textures that are not too heavy or greasy on the skin. This plant-based co-emulsifier is used in combination with other emulsifiers or co-emulsifiers. In particular, it is useful for thickening and stabilizing emulsions made with Emulsifier VE, Sugar Ester, Emulsan, or Sugar Ester.Sugar Ester, Emulsan or Plant Conditioner.
It leaves the skin feeling soft and creamy and has a softening effect. It is particularly appreciated in hair care products, as it thickens without weighing down the hair and is easy to rinse out. Combined with Vegetable Conditioner, it can be easily used to formulate cream conditioners and hair masks that are 100% plant-based.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture and light. Close the bag tightly after use.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children, do not swallow, avoid contact with eyes.
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
02592 - Cetearyl Alcohol 100 g
Main packaging material
Paper bag
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Supplier documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential Oils
1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)
Carrier Oils
1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml
Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)
Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C
Further information
1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml
1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml
However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.
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First time using this product and it's perfect for making my homemade cream.
I've been using it for a short time, it seems good, needs re-evaluation. It makes preparations (e.g., masks) thicker.
The bag was broken when I opened the box, and the material had spilled around the other goods. As a result, I lost about one-third of the cetearyl alcohol emulsifier.
