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STEARYL ALCOHOL / 1-OCTADECANOL

STEARYL ALCOHOL / 1-OCTADECANOL

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Stearyl Alcohol, also known as 1-Octadecanol, is a saturated fatty alcohol with the formula CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CH₂OH. Here are some key points about it:

  • Properties: It appears as white granules or flakes and is insoluble in water. It has a mild fatty alcohol odor and is soluble in alcohol, acetone, and ether.

  • Applications: Widely used in cosmetics as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener. It's also used in lubricants, resins, perfumes, and hair care products.

  • Benefits: Provides a smooth, creamy texture to formulations and helps to create stable emulsions. It also imparts its own emolliency, making it suitable for moisturizing products.

  • Safety: It has low toxicity and is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products.

Cosmetic applications:

Stearyl Alcohol is primarily used as a thickener and moisturizing agent to hydrate and soften the skin. In products like creams and lotions, it helps form a creamy texture that enhances the application and feel of the product. It is also effective in stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions which prevents the separation of ingredients in a formulation, in turn improving the consistency and longevity. Stearyl Alcohol is also added to deodorants to stabilize it and enhance the texture. In hair care products, this ingredient helps in thickening products like conditioners and shampoos and acts as a mild surfactant to aid the cleansing process.

 

What does STEARYL ALCOHOL do in a formulation?

  • Emollient
  • Emulsion stabilising
  • Foaming
  • Humectant
  • Masking
  • Moisturising
  • Skin conditioning
  • Smoothing
  • Surfactant
  • Viscosity controlling

Safety profile

Stearyl Alcohol is safe for use in cosmetic and personal care products. It is well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin. Its low comedogenic rating ensures that it does not clog pores or cause acne. A patch test can still be performed for added safety. If derived from plant sources, Stearyl Alcohol is generally considered vegan and halal.

shelf life: 3 years

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