Ceteareth 25 - 30 - 50
- INCI:
- Ceteareth-25; Ceteareth-30; Ceteareth-50
- Also known as:
- Ceteareth-25 · Ceteareth-30 · Ceteareth-50 · Ethoxylated cetostearyl alcohol · Polyoxyethylene cetostearyl ether
Family of ethoxylated cetostearyl alcohols, hydrophilic nonionic emulsifiers that differ in their degree of ethoxylation (25, 30 or 50 moles of ethylene oxide). They are used to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions and solubilize oil phases in creams, lotions and cleaning products.
Functions
Typical applications
- Cosmetic creams and lotions
- Topical pharmaceutical and veterinary emulsions
- Cleaners and household care products
- Industrial formulations
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