Cetyl/stearyl alcohol
Cetostearyl alcohol acts as a consistency building agent thus increasing the viscosity of the system.
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Cetyl/stearyl alcohol
| Cetyl/stearyl alcohol | |
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| solution-centre-table-component-primary-function | Viscosifier |
| solution-centre-table-component-typical-use-level | IID level for topical route is 12% w/w. As a viscosifier for creams, it can be evaluated up to 12% w/w, but for lotions, the usage level can be as low as 5% w/w. |
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| solution-centre-table-component-benefits-claims | In combination with surfactants, Cetostearyl alcohol forms emulsions with very complex microstructures, which can include liquid crystals, lamellar structures, and gel phases |
| solution-centre-table-component-suitable-for | Cream/ Emulsion Lotion |