Stearyl alcohol is a multifunctional fatty alcohol derived from coconut and/or palm oil. It functions as an emulsifier or co-emulsifier in oil-in-water formulations, with emollient and viscosity-increasing (thickening) properties. It creates soft, velvety, smooth, and rich products. Compared to cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol produces softer, creamier, and whiter products. It helps to smooth and detangle hair and traps moisture by producing a film on the skin.
Stearyl Alcohol
C$10.00Price
GHS Not considered a dangerous substance
or mixture according to the Global to t
he Global Harmonized System (GHS)
CIR Safe to use in cosmetics in the present
practices of use and concentrations (CIR, 2024).