Stearyl alcohol
Stearyl alcohol is a mixture of solid aliphatic alcohols comprising mainly of a 18 carbon straight chain alcohol. It finds major use as a stiffening agent, thus increasing viscosity of the emulsion and contributing to a better stability.
Stearyl alcohol
| Stearyl alcohol | |
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| Primary function | Co-emulsifier |
| Typical use level | It is listed in the IID. For topical creams and emulsions, as a co-emulsifier, it can be evaluated up to 8% w/w |
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| Benefits / Claims | Emollient, thickener, has also been evaluated as a penetration enhancer |
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