Cetostearyl alcohol

الكحول السيتوستياري

KindExcipient
ClassSurfactants & emulsifiers — fatty alcohol (co-emulsifier / stiffening agent)
SynonymsCetearyl alcohol, Cetylstearyl alcohol, Lanette O
Common uses / formsEmulsion stabilizer, co-emulsifier, viscosity/consistency builder and stiffening agent; creams, lotions and ointments (with an emulsifying wax or ionic surfactant).
PropertiesBlend of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohols; white waxy flakes, mp ~49-56°C; not a self-sufficient emulsifier — stabilizes emulsions and builds structure.
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP
Sourcing originsChina, India, Malaysia, EU
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesC16:C18 ratio governs consistency; mostly palm/coconut-derived — check sustainable-sourcing and origin documentation.
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Cetostearyl alcohol — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-cetostearyl-alcohol.html