- INCI Name:Cetearyl Alcohol
- Functions:Emulsifier (O/W), Emollient, Dispersant, Emulsifier, Viscosity Modifier, Foam Booster
- Ingredient Origin:Oleochemical, Synthetic
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
- Certifications & Compliance:Kosher, TTB Approved
iEmul C16-C18 is a mixture of fatty alcohols with 16 (Cetyl Alcohol) and 18 (Stearyl Alcohol) carbon atoms. It is often sold as Cetostearyl Alcohol, C16-C18 alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol and various other names. iEmul C16-C18 can be used as an emulsifier, emollient, viscosity controller or dispersant. It can also be used as a chemical intermediate in products such as deodorants and cleaners, in which it improves foaming properties. As a result, you can find Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol in a wide range of personal care products, lubricants, resins, cosmetics and more.