Description

Ceteareth-25 is a non-ionic polyoxyethylene ether of higher saturated fatty alcohols (cetyl/stearyl alcohol). It is available as a white, waxy solid. It is used as an emulsifier in oil/water emulsions.  It is compatible with all kinds of oils & active ingredients, is a very effective protective colloid that stabilizes all kinds of dispersed systems, and can be combined with other emulsifiers, optimal use with gel-forming thickeners. Compared to Ceteareth-20,it has a bit more gel-forming and thickening properties.

It is a strong softening, moisturising and conditioning effect thanks to the properties typical for emollients.
Ceteareth-25 is used as a solubilizing agent, emulsifier, cleansing agent, and surfactant, it is a common ingredient in hair products such as pomades and conditioner.

Applications:

• shampoos, conditioners, serums, hair masks,
• hair colour products,
• hair gels,
• creams for hands, feet, body,
• eye creams,
• anti-wrinkle creams,
• sunscreens,
• after shave creams,
• self-tanning products,
• balms, lotions (including for children),
• preparations for washing face and body,
• anti-acne preparations,
• make-up base, foundation,
• mascaras, eyeliners,
• make-up removers,
• depilatory preparations

INCI: Ceteareth-25
Usage rate: 0.5 – 3%

Use at up to 30% to make gel-like product