Cetostearyl Alcohol Ethoxylate
Cetostearyl Alcohol Ethoxylate is a nonionic surfactant formed by the ethoxylation of cetostearyl alcohol, a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohols. It typically appears as a viscous, pale yellow to off-white liquid or semi-solid with a mild fatty odor. It is soluble in water, alcohols, and other polar solvents, and functions as an effective emulsifier, wetting agent, and dispersant. In industry, Cetostearyl Alcohol Ethoxylate is widely used in personal care products (such as creams, lotions, and shampoos), detergents, textile softeners, and as an emulsifying agent in paints, coatings, and agricultural formulations. Its nonionic nature provides stability across a wide pH range and compatibility with other surfactants.
Grade
- Industrial
Other Names
- Polyoxyethylene Cetostearyl Alcohol
- Cetostearyl Polyethylene Glycol Ether
Form
- Liquid
Abbreviations
- CSA-EO