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). White-waxy flakes, faint odor. Water-insoluble, soluble in oils.
CAS: 540-10-3
INCI Name: Cetyl palmitate
Properties: Great skin-conditioning and emollient ingredient, also used as occlusive and masking ingredient, enhances emulsion stability, excellent film former, reduces greasy feel of oil systems, improves payoff characteristics in stick cosmetics.
Use: Add to oil phase of formulas, usual final concentration 2-15%. For external use only.
Applications: Color cosmetics (e.g. lipsticks), hair care, lotions, creams, moisturizers, cleansers, deodorant sticks, sunscreens.
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Certificate of Analysis Used in Commercial Products:
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| Lucid Adorn Lipstick | | Lip Butter Sugar Kiss | | Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid |
| Brand: Hourglass Cosmetic | | Brand: LaLicious | | Brand: Olay |
