Cetearyl alcohol and Ceteareth-30

About Cetearyl alcohol and Ceteareth-30

Cetearyl alcohol and Ceteareth-30 are both ingredients used in cosmetics. Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient that gives skin a soft feel and body to creams and lotions.

Ceteareth-30 is a non-ionic emulsifier used to make oil in water emulsions.

Chemical formula   R(OCH2CH2)nOH
Molar mass            270.49 g/mol
Density          0.82 g/cm
Boiling point           191194C at 20 mm

Technical Analysis

Specification        Typical Values
Colour (APHA)          white
CAS NO.             68439-49-6.
Solubility       Cetearyl alcohol is soluble in oils and alcohols, but not in water

Cetearyl alcohol is an ingredient that can be used as an emollient to give skin a soft feel, and as a surfactant, cleansing agent, emulsifying agent, and wetting agent.