High Quality Cosmetics Raw Materials Stearyl Alcohol
- CAS: 112-92-5
- INCI: Stearyl alcohol
- Composition: Stearyl alcohol
- Appearance: White flakes or pastilles
- Solubility: Water-insoluble
- Raw Material Source: Coconut oil and vegetable oils
Stearyl Alcohol
Products Description
Vegetable-based, highly refined fatty alcohol. Melting point 56 60°C (133-140F). HLB 15.5 (give oil-in-water emulsions but only to a limited degree).
Benefits
- Acts as co-emulsifier, skin conditioner, and superfatting agent
- Has good thickening and stabilizing properties for all kinds of emulsions
- Can be used as opacifier
Use
Melt before use (58°C/138°F) or add to hot water phase. Typical use level 0.5-10%. For external use only.
Applications
Serums, creams & lotions, deodorants and other stick personal care products.