Stearyl alcohol
Stearyl alcohol is a mixture of solid aliphatic alcohols comprising mainly of a 18 carbon straight chain alcohol. In non-aqueous formulations, it can be used as a major component of the oily base
Stearyl alcohol
Stearyl alcohol | |
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Primary function | Non-aqueous base |
Typical use level | It is listed in the IID. For topical lotions, it can be used up to 5% w/w |
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Benefits / Claims | Emollient, thickener, co-emulsifier, has also been evaluated as a penetration enhancer |
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