Cetearyl Alcohol is an all-purpose thickening agent. NF grade, 95% active components. Composed of fatty alcohols, 70:30 ratio. C18 weight percentage stearyl alcohol 60-75% and C16 weight percentage cetyl alcohol 25-35%. HLB 15.5 (creates oil-in-water emulsions but only to a limited degree). Non-gelling thickener, viscosity and consistency enhancer. Works also in water-free products like lipsticks. Acts as co-emulsifier at concentrations under 2%. Has emollient, moisturizing, and foam boosting properties.