Personal Care & Home Care

Ceteareth Series

About Product

The Ceteareth Series refers to a group of non-ionic emulsifiers made by ethoxylating a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols. Widely used in personal care and home care formulations, these ingredients stabilize oil-in-water emulsions, enhance texture, and improve product spreadability. Available in various ethoxylation levels (e.g., Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-25), they are compatible with a wide range of active ingredients and help create smooth, consistent creams, lotions, and cleansers.

Chemical Formula: C16H34O(C2H4O)n (n varies by grade)

Chemical Code: Varies by type (e.g., Ceteareth-20: 68439-49-6)

Application & Uses

  • Emulsifiers in creams, lotions, and moisturizers
  • Stabilize oil-in-water emulsions for smooth textures
  • Improve spreadability and skin feel in formulations
  • Used in facial cleansers and makeup removers
  • Compatible with anionic and cationic ingredients
  • Common in conditioners and hair styling products
  • Helps solubilize oils and fragrances in aqueous systems
  • Used in sunscreens and SPF products
  • Enhances performance of actives in formulations
  • Ideal for rinse-off and leave-on personal care products

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