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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. |