INCI Name
Cetearyl Alcohol (an...
Functions
4 Roles
Sustainability
6/10
Category
emulsifiers
What It Does
A complex emulsifying system combining fatty alcohols, ethoxylated emulsifiers, and conditioning agents. Creates stable oil-in-water emulsions while providing skin conditioning and texture enhancement properties.
Stabilizes oil-water mixtures
Creates elegant cream textures
Enables layered formulations
Improves ingredient distribution
Technical Properties
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
thickening
Impact on formula thickness
Foaming Ability
low
Lather generation
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
nonionic surfactantsemollientshumectantsmost actives
Avoid Combining
strong acidsstrong baseshigh concentrations of electrolytes
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Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
6/10
Biodegradability
inherently biodegradable
Source
mixed
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteth-20 (and) Glyceryl Stearate (and) Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate (and) Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil (and) Sodium Polyacrylate
- Common Name
- Emulsifying Wax Complex
- Category
- emulsifiers
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