Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- PEG-60 Cetearyl Myristyl Glycol Ether
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol supplier for personal-care, household-cleaning and topical-formulation buyers in Malaysia. The INCI name covers a nonionic polyethylene glycol ether made from cetearyl alcohol and myristyl glycol, ethoxylated to a nominal 60 EO (CAS 243133-67-7). Formulators shorten it to ceteareth-60, and it reaches the plant as a waxy solid in flake, pastille or paste form.
Its job in a base is rheological. It builds viscosity and works as a co-emulsifier in anionic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactant systems, which is why shampoo, foaming gel, cleanser and conditioner bases specify it where a Newtonian thickening profile is wanted. Household cleaners and topical bases use the same function.
This ethoxylate is not cetearyl alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is the unethoxylated C16 to C18 fatty alcohol and is ordered as a separate product, while the ceteareth-60 ethoxylate carries around 60 ethylene oxide units and behaves as a water-soluble nonionic. Grades differ by active content and residual polyethylene glycol rather than by chemistry, so those figures come from the documentation for the grade quoted.
Enquiries often arrive written against a supplier trade designation instead of the INCI name, which is normal for this ingredient. Send the form, any active content or residual polyethylene glycol limit, the target specification, quantity and delivery location. Supply position, pack format, documentation and timing are set out in the quotation.
- CAS number
- 243133-67-7
- Appearance
- white to off-white waxy solid in flake, pastille or paste form
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol flake | off-white waxy solid flakes | — | Melt-in addition to shampoo, body wash and foaming gel bases, where flake is charged into the aqueous phase and builds viscosity in the surfactant system as the batch cools. | Bag or carton, confirmed with the quotation. |
| Pastille or bead form | off-white waxy pastilles or beads | — | Smaller batch and pilot work, where free-flowing pastilles are quicker to weigh out than flake and generate fewer fines during handling. | Bag or carton, confirmed with the quotation. |
| Paste form | off-white to pale soft paste | — | Blending into liquid detergent, hard-surface cleaner and conditioner bases at lower processing temperatures, where a preformed paste disperses without a full melt step. | Pack format confirmed with the quotation. |
| Specified active content or residual polyethylene glycol band | waxy solid or paste to the requested band | — | Formulations that fix an active content window, or cap residual free polyethylene glycol, instead of accepting a general grade. State the required band with the enquiry. | Pack format confirmed with the quotation. |
How to buy ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol from ChemTrade
Request a quote for ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| INCI name | Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol | — |
| Appearance | white to off-white waxy solid, as flake, pastille or paste | — |
| CAS number | 243133-67-7 | — |
| Chemical type | nonionic polyethylene glycol ether of cetearyl alcohol and myristyl glycol, ethoxylated to a nominal 60 EO | — |
| Ionic character | nonionic | — |
| Solubility | soluble in water; behaviour in a finished base depends on the surfactant system and processing temperature | — |
| Active content | grade dependent, taken from the documentation for the grade quoted | — |
| Residual polyethylene glycol | grade dependent, stated against the grade rather than the INCI name | — |
| Cloud point | grade dependent | — |
| Hydroxyl value | grade dependent | — |
| Melting or softening range | grade dependent for a waxy solid of this type | — |
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol applications
Safety and handling
Store sealed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from heat and direct sunlight, and keep the pack closed to limit moisture pickup. Handle a waxy solid with the usual precautions for a heated melt, use gloves and eye protection, and work to the safety information issued for the grade quoted.
Common questions about ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol
Is ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol the same as cetearyl alcohol?
No. Cetearyl alcohol is the unethoxylated C16 to C18 fatty alcohol, while ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol is an ethoxylate carrying a nominal 60 ethylene oxide, so it is a different product with its own specification. Request the fatty alcohol as cetearyl alcohol and the ethoxylate by its INCI name.
What does ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol do in a formulation?
It thickens and co-emulsifies. Formulators select it to build viscosity in anionic, amphoteric and nonionic surfactant systems, and it gives a Newtonian flow profile rather than the shear-thinning behaviour of a salt-thickened base. That rheology is normally the selection criterion, so describe the base you are thickening when you enquire.
Can another ceteareth grade be substituted?
Not without checking the formulation. The number in an INCI ethoxylate name records the nominal degree of ethoxylation, and a lower or higher EO grade behaves differently in solubility, cloud point and thickening. Quote the exact INCI identity your specification calls for rather than a nearby ethoxylate.
Which form should I request, flake, pastille or paste?
Flake and pastille are the usual choices when the ingredient is melted into an aqueous phase, with pastille easier to weigh accurately in small batches. Paste suits blending at lower processing temperatures where a full melt step is unwanted. State the process temperature and batch size so the form can be matched.
Can you quote against a supplier trade designation?
Yes, send it with the enquiry. This ingredient is widely specified by supplier trade designations rather than the INCI name, so a formulation often names a brand code the page does not list. Include the specification or technical data sheet and the requirement can be matched to the INCI identity.
What details are needed for a price enquiry?
Provide the form, active content or residual polyethylene glycol requirement, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention the finished product type and any documentation the formulation dossier needs so the quotation covers the whole requirement rather than the ingredient alone.