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Germany, the United States, and Japan are the leading exporters of isostearyl alcohol, collectively accounting for over 60% of global exports in recent years; major importers include South Korea, China, and India, driven by demand from cosmetics and personal care manufacturing. Export volumes have remained relatively stable since 2022, while regional shifts in sourcing—particularly increased imports by Southeast Asian formulators—have coincided with moderate fluctuations in isostearyl alcohol prices.
Isostearyl alcohol is a colorless to pale yellow, viscous liquid with a faint, fatty odor and low volatility. It is a branched-chain saturated fatty alcohol, classified as an organic chemical and surfactant intermediate. Primarily used as a raw material in the synthesis of esters, ethers, and sulfates, it serves as a key building block for emollients, thickeners, and co-emulsifiers. Its main applications are in personal care and cosmetics (e.g., creams, lotions, and sunscreens), as well as in industrial lubricants, coatings, and polymer additives.
isostearyl alcohol is an emollient and viscosity builder derived from isostearic acid. It gives the skin a silky feel after product application. ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOLSupplier
This chemical is included in Fine Chemicals. See more about what is Isostearyl alcohol and Isostearyl alcohol SDS information.
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