Ingredients --

Stearyl Alcohol

Chemical Formula:

Synonyms

1-octadecanol
octadecyl alcohol

Description

White solid or flakes.

Uses

Stearyl alcohol is a nonionic surfactant used as a hair coating in shampoos and conditioners.

Stearyl alcohol is used as an emollient (skin softener), emulsifier, and thickener in creams and lotions.