INCI Nomenclature:
Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20
Appearance:
Waxy Solid
Color:
White
Solubility:
Dispersible in Hot Water, Oil Soluble
Suggested Use Levels:
1% to 2.5% as a co-emulsifier or stabilizer, and up to 10% when acting as the primary/sole emulsifier in creams and lotions
Suggested Applications:
Cleansers, body washes, scrubs
pH Stability in Formulations:
3 to 12
Formulating Guidelines:
Must be heated together with your oil phase components to approximately 70°C–75°C until completely liquid before combining with the heated water phase
Odor:
Characteristic
Shelf Life:
12 months from date of manufacture.
Storage:
Store in a dry place at temperatures not exceeding 32°C. Based on stability studies, the optimum storage temperature for maximization of shelf life is 23 - 25°C. However, it may be stored at temperatures between 16 and 32°C if such specific temperature control is not available. Do not freeze.