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Cetearyl Alcohol
AKA “● HEXADECAN-1-OL, CETYLSTEARYL ALCOHOL”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Cetearyl alcohol
AKA: ● HEXADECAN-1-OL, CETYLSTEARYL ALCOHOL
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
See also: Cetostearyl alcohol (annotation moved to).
Formula
C34H72O2
Mol. Weight
512.90
CAS #
67762-27-0, 8005-44-5
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Opacifying
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR