- INCI Name:Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol
- Functions:Emulsifier, Wetting Agent, Penetration Enhancer, Emollient
- Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora
Vegarol® EW 100 is a nonionic self-emulsifying wax prepared from high purity Cetostearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth 20 conforming to British Pharmacopeia specs for Cetomacrogol emulsifying wax. It is a white, waxy solid with a faint, characteristic odor. It is a self-bodying emulsifying wax which is an effective emulsifier for most emollient materials employed in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, producing highly stable emulsions. Its wetting properties facilitate contact and penetration of actives into the skin. In general, 5-20% of it is employed in the preparation of emulsions.
