From its plants in Asia, Wilmar manufactures a number of fatty alcohols including Wilfarol 1618, commonly known as cetearyl or cetyl stearyl alcohol. It is derived from a vegetable source. The basis is a mix of the carbon chains 16 and 18 with the ratio of 30:70 respectively.

This ingredient is used widely in personal care products such as skin lotions, hair products, mascara and sunscreens. It helps create a smoother cream, thicker lotions and helps stabilise foam products. It is an ingredient that can assist in soothing and healing dry skin, providing a soft feel to a cream.

SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS

• Cosmetic products
• Personal care products
• Pharmaceutical

KEY PROPERTIES

• An emollient
• Waxy solid or pastilles
• Plant derived
• Non-GMO
• RSPO MB available
• Halal
• Kosher

MANUFACTURE

• CAS No. 67762-27-0
• Manufactured under ISO 9001

PACKAGING SUPPLIED IN

• 25kg bags
• Bulky bags