Technically pure grade of vegetable-derived stearyl alcohol conforming to the requirements of the European Pharmacopoeia. Impart dry waxy emollience to creams and lotions. Emulsion stabilisers and viscosity builders. Used to modify structure and feel of anhydrous salves and sticks.
INCI name
Stearyl Alcohol

Product details
Physical form at 25°C
- Pastille
Chemistry
- Fatty alcohols
Functions
- Bodying agents
- Emulsion stabilisers
- Spreading agents
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
Applications
- After sun
- Body care
- Eye contour care
- Face / neck skin care
- Face colour
- Hair conditioners - rinse off
- Hair relaxing / permanent waves
- Lip care
- Shaving / hair removal
- Sun protection
- Tanning
Certifications and standards
- RSPO
- COSMOS natural approved
- ISO 16128 - derived natural
- Vegan suitable
Regional compliance
- IECIC
Ingredient origin
- Plant derived
Composition information
- EO/PO free
- Preservative free
- EDTA free
- BHT / BHA free
- Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)
% Natural origin content – ISO 16128
- 100
Biodegradability
- Readily biodegradable
Typicals
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