Common Name: |
Ceteareth 20 |
Form: |
Waxy Solid |
Color Appearance: |
White * (due to the nature of natural ingredients, color may slightly vary) |
Country of Origin: |
India |
Product Applications: |
Cosmetics |
Ceteareth 20: Overview
Ceteareth-20 is a type of nonionic surfactant and emulsifier commonly used in cosmetics, skincare products, and pharmaceuticals. It belongs to the family of ethoxylated fatty alcohols and is created through the ethoxylation process, which involves adding ethylene oxide to cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.
Ceteareth-20 serves several functions in formulations. As an emulsifier, it helps to stabilize oil-in-water emulsions by allowing oil and water-based ingredients to mix uniformly. This makes it useful in products such as creams, lotions, and serums where oil and water phases need to be combined.
Additionally, ceteareth-20 functions as a surfactant, meaning it reduces the surface tension between two substances, allowing them to mix more easily. This property helps to improve the spreadability and application of products, contributing to a smoother and more uniform texture.
Furthermore, ceteareth-20 can act as a solubilizer, assisting in the dispersion of oil-based ingredients in aqueous solutions. This property makes it valuable in formulations such as cleansers and haircare products where it helps to ensure uniform distribution of ingredients.
Overall, ceteareth-20 is a versatile ingredient used in various cosmetic and personal care products to enhance their stability, texture, and performance. It is generally considered safe for topical use when used as directed, but individuals with hypersensitive skin or allergies may want to exercise caution.
Powders: Packed in eco-friendly Pouches in customized sizes
Capsules & Tablets: Packed in bottles of 60ct, 90ct or 180ct
Oils: Packed in glass bottles with dropper in 100ml, 4oz or customized sizes
Form - Fine Powder - Organoleptic
Odor - Characteristic - Organoleptic
Taste - Characteristic - Organoleptic
Mesh Size - 100% passes through #80 mesh - USP <786>
Loss on Drying - NMT 10% - USP <731>
All of our products complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Total Plate Count - NMT 100,000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold - NMT 1000 cfu/g
Coliforms - NMT 100 cfu/g
E.Coli - Absent
Salmonella - Absent
Staphylococcus aureus - Absent
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Absent
Total Heavy Metals - NMT 10 ppm - USP <231>
Lead - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Arsenic - NMT 1 ppm - USP <232>
Mercury - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Cadmium - NMT 0.5 ppm - USP <232>
Sterilization - Steam
Packing - Carton boxes with inner double layer ldpe bags and outer stretch
wrapped for a seamless airtight packaging
Health & Safety - The product is manufactured, packed, stored, and shipped in
accordance with relevant food safety standards
Storage Conditions - Keep closed in a cool dry warehouse, free from infestation and not
exposed to direct sunlight
We hold ourselves to rigorous farming standards - it’s not necessarily cheaper or easier, but it’s what’s right. Majority of our nutrient rich products are grown in our own organic farms under strict USDA guidelines, which enables full control over consistency and quality.
Every Batch is Tested.
Our standards are rigorous and thorough. We test every single batch of our botanicals through a third-party lab to ensure that the products you receive are the highest quality available, without pesticides or heavy metals.
Heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium are tested for every batch that we produce. We also ensure that our product complies with the California prop 65 regulations for lead content below 0.5 ppm levels.
Absolutely - Yes. All the powders we produce, are processed using steam sterilization method and complies with FDA standards for microbial safety.
Consumption of products containing E.coli & Salmonella may pose health issues like stomach cramps, abdominal pains, nausea, etc. All of our products are 100% free of E.coli & Salmonella.