Lanette O Wax (Cetearyl Alcohol)
Co-emulsifier
Adds body and stability to creams and conditioners.
TECHNICAL DATA
Chemical description Cetearyl alcohol
INCI Cetearyl Alcohol
CAS 67762-27-0
Stabilizing additives The product contains no preservatives
Example of use Because of its consistency, the product is used mainly to regulate viscosity in oil-in-water (O/W) cosmetic emulsions.
APPLICATIONS
CreamsLotionsConditioners
DESCRIPTION
Lanette® O
Lanette O is cetearyl alcohol in pellets, a co-emulsifier and thickener. Adds body, stability and a creamy feel to creams, lotions and conditioners.
White to slightly yellowish hydrophilic wax supplied in pellets and flakes.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Guideline range: 2–6 % in creams and lotions (approximately 20–25 % of the total oil phase).
How to use and incorporate: Melt in the oil phase at 70–75 °C/158–167 °F. Heat the water phase to the same temperature, combine the phases while stirring and homogenize; cool with slow stirring to room temperature. Heat-sensitive ingredients are added below 40 °C/104 °F.
Formulation tips:
- Combine with co-emulsifiers or stabilizers (cetyl or cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, xanthan gum) to improve body and stability.
- To evaluate stability: centrifugation, temperature cycles and observation of separation for 4 weeks.
Compatibility: Compatible with oils, esters, silicones, waxes and most actives; check compatibility with electrolytes and acidic extracts.
Storage: Store in the original container, tightly closed, in a cool, dry place away from direct light. Close immediately after each use to prevent moisture and contamination.
Precautions: Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes; in case of contact, rinse with plenty of water. See the Safety Data Sheet (available with purchase).
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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