Emulsifiers

[jewel531]

Question on "ceteareth-20 & cetearyl alcohol"... Are they the same thing - or two seperate products. Whats the deal - I've been researching it all morning and can't seem to figure it out.

Anyone know?

Thanks

 

[lsg]

I really don't know, but I did find this link:

http://www.teachsoap.com/emulsifywax.html

 

[jewel531]

thanks

Yeah I saw that this morning - but I was confused because it lists them both as one, and then below lists them as seperate ingredients. I think they are just commonly used together as an emulsifier and thickening agent. The Cetearyl Alcohol is used as a thickener and the Ceteareth 20 is used as the emulsifier. It's a little confusing, but thats the best explaination I can come up with.

 

[lsg]

Why don't you call the company and aks them. They should be glad to help out a customer.

 

[jewel531]

Thanks

I was thinking of calling them, but I figured I would poke around some more, and see what I can find. If I really can't figure it out, I will break down and call them.

Thanks
Ruby