HS Ceteareth

INCI Name: Ceteareth

Application:

1. Cosmetics & Skincare

· Emulsifier: Forms stable oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions, helping blend oil and water phases in creams, lotions, and milks.

· Stabilizer: Prevents separation of ingredients.

· Texture enhancer: Provides a smooth, creamy consistency.

· Cleansing agent: Used in facial cleansers and makeup removers for gentle emulsification of oils and dirt.

· Common products: Moisturizers, sunscreens, foundations, body lotions, eye creams.

2. Hair Care

· Conditioning agent: Adds smoothness and manageability.

· Emulsifier in hair masks/scalp treatments: Helps deliver oils and active ingredients evenly.

· Anti-static properties: Reduces flyaway hair in conditioners and styling products.

3. Pharmaceuticals

· Used in topical ointments, creams, and lotions as an emulsifying base.

4. Industrial Applications

· Lubricants, textile processing, and metalworking fluids (as emulsifiers/wetting agents).

Properties

· Appearance: Waxy solid or creamy paste (depending on ethoxylation degree).

· Solubility: Generally soluble in water and alcohol; higher ethoxylation = more water-soluble.

· HLB value: Ranges from ~10 to 17, making it suitable for O/W emulsions.

· Compatibility: Works well with a wide range of oils, waxes, and active ingredients.