STEARYL ALCOHOL

Function
emulsion stabilising, fragrance, opacifying, refatting, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling
CAS
112-92-5
Comedogenic
2–2Fulton JE Jr, J Soc Cosmet Chem 40(6):321-333 (1989), Table I, as "Stearyl alcohol"
Appears in
143 products in our catalogue

Classified as

  • fatty alcohol
  • malassezia fatty alcohol

Definition

Octadecan-1-ol

Chemical definition from CosIng, the EU cosmetic ingredient register.