Cosmetic Supplies USA Cetyl Palmitate
- CAS Number
- 540-10-3
- EC Number
- 208-736-6
- INCI Name
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Chemical Family
- Fatty Acid Esters
Cosmetic Supplies USA Cetyl Palmitate has similar properties to whale wax. Palmitic acid (also called hexadecanoic acid) constitutes between 20 and 30 percent of most animal fats and is also an important constituent of most vegetable fats (35 - 45 percent of palm oil). In cosmetics and personal care products, the Palmitates are used in a wide spectrum of products. Cetyl Palmitate is a Cetylated Fatty Acid.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Crystals
- Flakes
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
- Rheology Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Functions
Emollient, Emulsifier, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Naturally Derived; Plant-Based; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Non-Animal Origin
- Plant Origin
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Application
It is used as an emollient that lubricates and conditions the skin's surface, helping it to appear softer and smoother. It is also used as a surfactant in shampoos, and as an emulsifier and thickening agent in various lotions and cremes. It also helps add texture to various makeup products. This ingredient is primarily used in personal care products such as facial moisturizer, foundation, lipstick, lip/eye liner, sunscreen, anti-aging treatment and concealer.
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Anti-Aging
- Lubricating
- Moisturizing
- Skin Conditioning
- Smoothing
- Softening
- Sun Protection
- Texturizing
- Application Format
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- Stick
- Sun Care Applications
- Sunscreen Cream
- Hair Care
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Skin Care Applications
- Anti-Aging Products
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Facial Moisturizer
- Moisturizers
- Cosmetics
- Concealer
- Eye Liner
- Foundation
- Lip Liner
- Lipstick
- Infrared Absorption
Use a thin film of melted test specimen. The retention times of the peaks corresponding to cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid in the chromatogram of the Test solution corresponds to those in the chromatogram of the System suitability solution as obtained in the content of palmitic acid test.
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Emollient
- Emulsifier
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
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8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Range, Class II (741) | 46 - 53 | °C |
| Acid Value (401) | max. 1 | — |
| Hydroxyl value (401) | max. 6 | — |
| Iodine value (401) | max. 1 | — |
| Saponification value (401) | 110 - 130 | °C |
| Loss on Drying (731) | Dry it at 105°C for 1 hour; it loses not more than 3.0% of its weight | — |
| Residue on ignition (281) | max. 0.05 | % |
| Heavy metals, Method II (231) | 0.002 | % |
