Name: ExoAlc 1618 flakes (Cetearyl alcohol)
Brand: EXOalc
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EXOalc 1618 flakes is a non-ionic surfactant (INCI name: Cetearyl alcohol), which is a mixture of cetyl and stearyl alcohol. The commercial product is a white, waxy solid in the form of flakes. The productcontains renewable plant-based raw materials and is mainly used in cosmetic applications.

EXOalc 1618 flakes is mainly used as a conditioning agent and emollient in cleansing, skin and hair care cosmetics. It forms a layer (film) on the surface that prevents excessive evaporation of water (which is an indirect moisturizing effect). Thanks to this, the product has a conditioning effect, i.e. it softens and smoothes the skin and hair.The product reduces the drying effect of anionic surfactants, leaving the skin surface moisturized and covered with a protective layer. It also acts as a rheology modifier, i.e. it improves the consistency of creams, lotions, hair conditioners, etc., increasing their viscosity. At the same time, the product influences the application properties of the preparations - by improving their distribution, lubricating and foaming properties.EXOalc 1618 flakes can be used as a stabilizer of oil in water (O/W), water in oil (W/O) and anhydrous preparations. It can also be successfully used in other industries, such as detergents as a foam stabilizer in preparations for cleaning hard surfaces, in the pulp and paper industry as a component of emulsion skimmers, in the lubricants industry as a component of cutting fluids or in the paint and varnish industry as a component of regulators open time (so-called OTE - open time extenders). These are products that extend the drying of coatings, e.g. paints.

Properties and applications

Product advantages:

effective emollient and conditioner for washing and care cosmetics for skin and hair,
provides smoothness of skin and hair,
restores hair elasticity and softness,
rheology modifier (improves the consistency of preparations),
foam stabilizer,
stabilizes emulsions such as oil in water (O/W), water in oil (W/O) and anhydrous preparations,
contains renewable plant-based raw materials.

Applications:

shampoos, conditioners, serums, hair masks,
preparations for hair colouring,
hair gels,
hand, foot and body creams
eye creams,
anti-wrinkle creams,
sunscreens,
after-shave creams,
self-tanners,
lotions, moisturisers (including for children),
preparations for washing face and body,
peeling scrubs,
anti-acne preparations,
make-up bases, foundations,
mascara, eyeliners,
lipsticks, lip balms,
make-up removers,
depilation preparations,
lubricants, metalworking fluids,
component of emulsion skimmers,
component of open time regulators (so-called OTE - Open Time Extenders) - products that extend the drying of coatings.

Manufacturer: PCC Exol SA

PCC EXOL SA is one of the most important manufacturers of surfactants and chemical formulations in Central and Eastern Europe. The company offers surfactants, specialist additives and chemical formulations for many branches of industry.

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