Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol

For cosmetics, skincare, and daily chemical product manufacturers, cetearyl alcohol not only affects the thickening effect of the product but also directly determines the stability and skin feel of the emulsion. Large fluctuations in the carbon chain ratio of fatty alcohol, high acid values, or high impurity levels can easily lead to decreased stability of the emulsion system, resulting in stratification, water separation, viscosity fluctuations, or a grainy texture. This not only increases the frequency of formulation adjustments but may also shorten the product's shelf life, impacting the end-consumer experience.

Our cetearyl alcohol for skincare is produced using a stable process and is available in various specifications with C16:C18 ratios of 7:3, 5:5, and 3:7. We strictly control the consistency of acid value, hydroxyl value, and carbon chain composition. Consistent‍‌‍‍‌ performance of raw materials helps customers boost emulsion emulsification efficiency to the greatest degree. Emulsion stability goes up by about 20%, customers make their formula change by 30% less, a significant reduction occurs in risk of product stratification, and ultimately the production efficiency and product consistency get ‍‌‍‍‌better.

Upstream Laboratories and Technical Support

Cetearyl alcohol is widely used in skincare products, haircare products, lotions, creams, detergents, pharmaceutical excipients, and industrial emulsifiers. They‍‌‍‍‌ carbon to chain ratio, hydroxyl value, acid value, and color are the factors that will have a direct impact on the emulsification performance, thickening effect and stability of the product. Thanks to the upstream collaborative production bases and CNAS-accredited laboratory, a complete fatty alcohol testing system had been set in place. The lab has more than 30 analytical instruments, such as gas chromatographs (GC), gas chromatograph-mass spectrometers (GC-MS), Fourier transform infrared spectrometers (FTIR), automatic potentiometric titrators, colorimeters, ‍‌‍‍‌etc. With‍‌‍‍‌ these instruments, we are able to precisely detect not only the cosmetic grade cetearyl alcohol, but also other key indicators like hydroxyl value, moisture content, acid value, iodine value and trace of impurities. Besides that, we do some customized validations of the cosmetics and daily chemical industries such as emulsifying ability, thickening property, stability and compatibility of the product in order to ensure that products are suitable various types of lotion, cream, and personal ‍‌‍‍‌care. Each batch of products undergoes dual quality control: factory inspection + outbound re-inspection. We provide complete COA, TDS, MSDS, and batch traceability information, ensuring reliable and stable production for our clients.

Client Application

A cosmetics company specializing in skin lotions and body lotions found that its lotion systems were prone to viscosity fluctuations and slight water separation after changing suppliers, leading to rework of some products and impacting production efficiency. After adopting our cetearyl alcohol, we recommended a C16:C18 ratio of 7:3 based on the client's formulation. Owing‍‌‍‍‌ to its stable carbon chain structure and outstanding capacity as an emulsifier, feedback from consumers demonstrates a noticeable boost in emulsification stability of their products, a reduction of about 40% in water separation from ingredients, a 35% fewer number of changes required to formulas, a 15% better first-time yield of finished goods, and significant enhancement in the consistency of the product's tactile qualities and ‍‌‍‍‌appearance.

Source Factory Certification

Certificate Numbers: ZM034125Q43615R0L, ZM034125E43616R0L, ZM034125S43617R0L

Statement: The above certifications are held by our long-term production partners. As a supply chain service provider, we are responsible for product quality verification, logistics coordination, and international trade services to ensure that the supplied products meet the certified production standards.

Why Choose Us?

·Liaoyang Zhongshi Chemical was established in 2012 and has over 15 years of experience in chemical solvent supply chain services. We maintain long-term cooperation with CNPC, Sinopec, and CNOOC, and are deeply integrated with 3 ISO-certified production bases. We‍‌‍‍‌ are able to offer yearly supply capacity of various chemical solvents up to 20,000 tons, and keeping a ready inventory of 100 tons. Minimal order quantity is 1 ton, and for regular orders we deliver in 7 days which covers customers' ongoing production as well as urgent sourcing ‍‌‍‍‌demands.

·Our products originate from partner factories certified by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (certificate numbers: ZM034125Q43615R0L, ZM034125E43616R0L, ZM034125S43617R0L). We rely on a certified by CNAS laboratory for our product analysis, which therefore assures our customers of a top-notch product quality.

·Limited to the type of packing (composite paper bags vs. woven bags lined with plastic bags) that can be offered by us depending on the order quantity and shipment type, besides, both types of our packaging are 25kg. These two options of packages are water-, dirt- and transport-proof, which are all features of our packaging. These characteristics will help customers to cut down on the cost of shipment and ‍‌‍‍‌usage.

·We offer 24-hour rapid sampling service to help customers complete product testing and process verification. Regular orders are delivered within 7 working days, improving procurement efficiency and ensuring smooth production planning.

·Our‍‌‍‍‌ goods have reached over 20 countries and areas around the world. You do not have to worry about the whole exporting process from our side; we will handle it all for you in a seamless manner. We will issue all the relevant shipping documents right away to you and the customer at once which consist of dangerous goods packaging certificate, export customs declaration, certificate of origin, SGS test, COA, and MSDS. Therefore, we are also making sure that the shipment will be cleared smoothly at both international ports and customs ‍‌‍‍‌authorities.

FAQ

1. What specifications are available?

We offer various ratio specifications such as C16:C18=7:3, 5:5, and 3:7, which can be selected according to different formulation requirements.

2. What standards does the product comply with?

The product complies with the relevant quality standards of GB/T 16451-2017.

3. Is the product a hazardous chemical?

Cetearyl alcohol is generally not classified as a hazardous chemical, and transportation and storage are relatively convenient. However, it should still be protected from high temperatures, sources of ignition, and strong oxidizers.

4. What are the packaging specifications?

Each pack normally contains 25kg/bag, that is, a composite paper or a woven bag with lining of a plastic bag. Palletized packs can also be prepared in line with your purchasing demands.

5. What is the smallest possible order?

We can supply as little as one ton. Besides, for sample testing or small quantity purchase, we also make long-term cooperation possible.

6. How many weeks will it take the goods to be delivered?

We can deliver a normal-sized order within 7 working ‍‌‍‍‌days.