Hydroxystearic Acid

Hydroxystearic Acid

AKA “12-Hydroxystearic acid, 12-HYDROXYOCTADECANOIC ACID, DL-12-Hydroxystearic acid, Cerit Fac 3, Hydrofol acid 200, Ceroxin GL, Barolub FTO, Stearic acid”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Hydroxystearic acid

AKA: 12-Hydroxystearic acid, 12-HYDROXYOCTADECANOIC ACID, DL-12-Hydroxystearic acid, Cerit Fac 3, Hydrofol acid 200, Ceroxin GL, Barolub FTO

Synthetic · Cleanser | Emulsifier · EWG: 5

Plant-Derived

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A naturally-derived cleanser that gently removes impurities while helping to blend water and oil-based ingredients together for smooth, stable formulas.

Solubility Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform; insoluble in water

Formula

C18H36O3

Mol. Weight

300.50

CAS #

106-14-9

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Typically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the primary starting material. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids to create the saturated hydroxystearic acid compound.

Function

Cleanser | Emulsifier

Benefits

Removes Impurities

Emulsifier

Cleansing Surfactant

Mixes Oil & Water

Traditional Use

A synthetic derivative of stearic acid developed in early-to-mid 20th century cosmetic chemistry. Used as a thickening agent and emollient to improve the feel and stability of cosmetic creams and lotions.