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Cetostearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol or cetylstearyl alcohol is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl and stearyl alcohols and is classified as a fatty alcohol. It is used as an emulsion stabilizer, opacifying agent, and foam boosting surfactant, as well as an aqueous and nonaqueous viscosity-increasing agent. It imparts an emollient feel to the skin and can be used in water-in-oil emulsions, oil-in-water emulsions, and anhydrous formulations. It is commonly used in hair conditioners and other hair products.   Wikipedia

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1,2-ethanediol | 1-octadecanol, mixed with 1-hexadecanol | atpeg 300 | atpeg 4000 | carbowax sentry | cetearyl alcohol | cetomacrogol | cetyl-stearyl alcohol | dulcobalance | ethylene glycol | idrolax | macrogol | macrogol 4000 | macrogol cetostearyl ethers | polyethylene glycol 4000

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