Cetearyl alcohol

Cetearyl alcohol is a chemical found in cosmetic products. It’s a white, waxy substance made from cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, both fatty alcohols. They’re found in animals and plants, like coco..

Cetyl alcohol

All-purpose thickening alcohol (1-hexadecanol, hexadecyl, or palmityl alcohol), derived from vegetable oils, > 95%, composed of fatty alcohols. White flakes, no or faint odor. Soluble in diethyl et..

Stearyl alcohol

Vegetable-based, highly refined fatty alcohol. White flakes/pastilles. Melting point 56 – 60°C (133-140F). HLB 15.5 (creates oil-in-water emulsions but only to a limited degree). Not water-soluble. Ac..