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Nonionic emulsion stabilizer effective at pH extremes and high electrolyte levels. Good for antiperspirants, depilatories, hair straighteners and cold waves.

Croda considers the RSPO’s Mass Balance system to be an important progressive step in supporting the palm oil physical supply chain and creating momentum towards segregated sustainable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil material.

INCI name

Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20

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Product details

Physical form at 25°C

  • Pastille

Chemistry

  • Alkoxylated alcohols

Functions

  • Emulsion stabilisers
  • Emulsifiers
  • Formulation bases

Regional availability

  • N America

Category

  • Skin care
  • Hair care

Applications

  • Antiperspirants & deodorants
  • Hair relaxing / permanent waves
  • Shaving / hair removal
  • Sun protection

Consumer benefit

  • Hydrating / moisturising / nourishing
  • Calming / soothing / redness

Certifications and standards

  • RSPO

Regional compliance

  • IECIC

Ingredient origin

  • Plant derived
  • Petrochemical derived

Composition information

  • Preservative free
  • EDTA free
  • BHT / BHA free
  • Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)

% Renewable

  • 84

% Bio-based

  • 84

Biodegradability

  • Expected to be readily biodegradable

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