Ceteareth-20 or Cetearyl Alcohol Stable Emulsion CAS NO 68439 49 6
OILREE® MY91000 (INCI name ceteareth-20/cetary alcohol) forms a stable and versatile emulsion structure that can be used in both basic and high-performance formulations. It is a white granular substance with good fluidity, which can easily disperse when added to the oil phase. As a non-ionic emulsion matrix, it has a particularly low level of irritation and is stable over a wide pH range - from acidic fruit acid formulas to strongly alkaline products such as hair removal creams, it is not a problem to use. Many people may ask, "Is cetearyl alcohol bad for skin?" or "Which alcohols should I avoid in skin?" It is different from alcohol that can dry or evaporate the skin. It has a skin regulating effect, is not easily allergenic, and is safe for long-term contact with the skin. Its structure not only thickens, but also makes the paste fuller and smoother to apply. The ceteareth-20 inside can enhance the emulsification effect of water in oil, even if there are electrolytes, fruit acids, hyaluronic acid or antiperspirants in the formula, it can still create a smooth, glossy and super stable emulsion.
This dual function system can solve both high internal phase and low internal phase emulsions. The formulator has high flexibility when designing face cream, lotion and hair care products. If combined with surfactants such as
Laureth 7, it can make the emulsion more uniform and the texture finer, suitable for products that need to maintain a stable skin feel under different processing conditions.
How It Works
MY91000 achieves strong water in oil emulsification effect through its layered structure, which is not afraid of temperature fluctuations or electrolyte interference. The ingredients in it can increase the network density of the system, making the product easier to spread, and also help the functional ingredients in hair care products (such as those in hair masks or hair dye auxiliary creams) adhere better to the hair.
Common application scenarios include:
-Hair masks and hair care products
-Hair removal cream
-Fruit acid formula
-Hydrogen peroxide paste matrix that requires viscosity adjustment
-Skin care face cream and lotion with high stability requirements
Recommended dosage: 2-10%, packaging: 20kg/bag.
Suggested formula usage
MY91000 is non-ionic, so it is widely compatible with emulsifiers, oils, esters, polymers, and active ingredients. It can function in both simple emulsion structures and complex multiphase systems. Especially suitable for products that require long-term viscosity stability or high electrolyte content. In high white oil systems such as thermal conductive oil hair conditioners, it can also serve as an excellent auxiliary
Emulsifier.