Cetearyl alcohol and polysorbate 60 are ingredients in a self-emulsifying base for creams and lotions. They are used especially for high pH emulsions.
Cetearyl alcohol thickens and stabilizes the emulsion, while polysorbate 60 emulsifies. Emulsifying wax is usually 5% of the total formula, but can be used at a higher rate to create a thick lotion.
Chemical formula    C34H72O2
Molar mass            242.44 g/mol
Density          1.044 g/mL at 25°C
Boiling point          over 300°C (572°F
Technical Analysis
Specification        Typical Values
Colour (APHA)      creamy white
CAS NO.              67762-27-0
Solubility      Polysorbate 60 is not soluble in water
Cetearyl alcohol and polysorbate 60 is a non-ionic emulsifying wax that blends fats with water