INCI name

C14-22 ALCOHOLS

C14-22 alcohols

A mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols used to stabilise emulsions.

What it is

C14-22 alcohols is a mixture of synthetic fatty alcohols with 14 to 22 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain. CosIng lists it as an emulsion stabilising agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams and lotions, often combined with C12-20 alkyl glucoside as part of an emulsifier system.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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