Stearyl Alcohol
Personal Care
Stearyl Alcohol is an organic compound classified as a fatty alcohol. It takes the form of white granules or flakes, which are insoluble in water. It has a wide range of uses in the personal care and cosmetics industries. Stearyl Alcohol is prepared from stearic acid or some fats by the process of catalytic hydrogenation and has low toxicity. Stearyl Alcohol functions primarily as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickening agent in lotions, deodorants, creams, conditioners, and makeup.
Grade
- Industrial
- NF
- Kosher
Other Names
- n-Octadecanol
- Octadecanol
- 1-Octadecanol
- Octadecan-1-ol
- Octadecyl Alcohol
- Stearic Alcohol
Form
- Liquid
- Flakes
- Pastilles
- Beads
Abbreviations
- SA