Stearyl Alcohol 1 kg

The waxy fatty alcohol that gives creams their thickness and holds industrial emulsions steady

Stearyl alcohol is a long-chain solid fatty alcohol derived from vegetable oils such as coconut or palm, or produced synthetically. Sold here in a 1 kg pack, it is a practical quantity for small manufacturing batches, formulation testing, and studio-scale cosmetic production without wasting excess raw material. This ingredient belongs to the section Acids, Salts, Alcohols, and Alkalis, which brings together core chemical raw materials used across cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, and household chemistry industries.

The largest global demand for stearyl alcohol comes from the personal care industry, where it functions as an emulsifier, thickener, and texture stabilizer in body and face creams, lotions, balms, hair conditioners, deodorants, and solid sticks. It gives finished products a pleasant slip and firm consistency without leaving a heavy greasy film, and in hair care it is prized for smoothing the cuticle and helping lock in moisture, which is why it appears in leave-in and rinse-off conditioners and masks. Beyond cosmetics, stearyl alcohol is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing as a base for ointments and suppositories, and in various industrial applications including lubricant additives, textile softening treatments, plastic processing aids, and wax or candle blends.

In formulations, stearyl alcohol is added to the oil phase during melting, typically at 65-75 degrees Celsius, alongside other fats and waxes. A common usage rate in creams and lotions ranges from 2 to 8 percent of total batch weight, depending on the desired firmness and emulsion stability. It pairs well with cetyl alcohol, emulsifying waxes, plant oils, and silicones, reinforcing their stabilizing action and reducing the need for extra thickeners. After melting, the oil phase is combined with a similarly heated water phase and homogenized with continuous stirring until the mixture cools fully. Store the raw material in a dry, cool place in a sealed container away from direct heat and sunlight to preserve its working texture over time.

In solid deodorant formulas, stearyl alcohol often serves as the firm base into which Sodium Bicarbonate is blended for odor neutralization and mild absorbent action. In softer foot and elbow balms it is combined with Baking Soda, which adds a gentle exfoliating touch within the dense texture. In body-contouring and firming creams, stearyl alcohol builds the dense base that carries active L-Carnitine for an enhanced skin-tightening effect.

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