ALFOL® 18 ALCOHOL NF PASTILLE LIN
INCI: Stearyl Alcohol
Overview
long-chain alcohol (primarily 1-Octadecanol)
- Emulsifier
- Thickener
- Viscosity builder
- Emollient
- Moisturizing
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Oil phase
Most emulsifying waxes are processed with the heated oil phase; some gums hydrate in water.
Functional role
Emulsifier — binds oil and water into a stable cream or lotion.
Pairs well with
- A co-emulsifier for stability
- Oil-phase emollients
- A rheology modifier
Handling watch-outs
- Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.
Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.
- Supplier
- Sasol
- CAS
- 112-92-5, 36653-82-4, 629-96-9
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