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iEmul™ C16-C18

EC Number
267-008-6

iEmul C16-C18 is a mixture of fatty alcohols with 16 (Cetyl Alcohol) and 18 (Stearyl Alcohol) carbon atoms. It is often sold as Cetostearyl Alcohol, C16-C18 alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol and various other names. iEmul C16-C18 can be used as an emulsifier, emollient, viscosity controller or dispersant. It can also be used as a chemical intermediate in products such as deodorants and cleaners, in which it improves foaming properties. As a result, you can find Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol in a wide range of personal care products, lubricants, resins, cosmetics and more.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Pastilles
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Skin Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Conditioners & Emollients
  • Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
  • Rheology Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
iEmul
Functions

Dispersant, Emollient, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Foam Booster, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Ingredient Origin
  • Oleochemical, Synthetic
  • Oleochemical
  • Synthetic
Certifications & Compliance
Kosher, TTB Approved
Markets
Personal Care
Shelf LIfe
3 year
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Benefit Claims
  • Dispersing
  • Emolliency
  • Foam Enhancement
Key Attributes

iEmul C16-C18 can be used as an emulsifier, emollient, viscosity controller or dispersant.; It can also be used as a chemical intermediate in products such as deodorants and cleaners, in which it improves foaming properties.; As a result, you can find Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol in a wide range of personal care products, lubricants, resins, cosmetics and more.

Application Format
  • Creams
  • Gel
  • Roll On
  • Spray
Storage and Handling

Keep the container closed and away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool dry place.

Skin Care Applications
Facial Cleanser
Certifications and Compliance
  • Kosher
  • TTB Approved
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Dispersant
  • Emollient
  • Emulsifier
  • Emulsifier (O/W)
  • Foam Booster
  • Viscosity Modifier

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