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Cetyl Palmitate

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Catalog Number CI-SC-0388
Product Name Cetyl Palmitate
CAS 540-10-3
Structure
Description Pure vegetable lipid ester derived from cetyl alcohol & palmitic acid (naturally occurring fatty acid). Cetyl palmitate is a natural substance as it occurs naturally in spermaceti of sperm whales. Required HLB is 10. Melting point 43-48°C (109-118°F). Made from sustainable palm oil (RSPO certified).
Solubility Oil-soluble
Appearance White-waxy flakes, faint odor
Application Color cosmetics (e.g. lipsticks), hair care, lotions, creams, moisturizers, cleansers, deodorant sticks, sunscreens.
Storage Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Composition Cetyl palmitate
Features And Benefits Great skin-conditioning and emollient ingredientUsed as occlusive and masking ingredientEnhances emulsion stabilityExcellent film formerReduces greasy feel of oil systemsImproves payoff characteristics in stick cosmetics
GMO GMONo data available
HS Code 3823706000
INCI Cetyl palmitate
Manufacture Cetyl palmitate is produced by reacting cetyl alcohol with palmitic acid.
Preservation Preservative-free
Purity Grade No purity grade applicable
Raw Material Source Vegetable oils
Uses Add to oil phase of formulas, usual final concentration 2-15%. For external use only.
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