- INCI Name:Cetyl Palmitate
- Ingredient Origin:Synthetic, Oleochemical
- Functions:Emollient, Thickener, Conditioner, Viscosity Modifier, Opacifier, Emulsifier
- Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance:IECIC (China)
- HLB Value:10.0 - 10.0
- Synonyms:Hexadecanyl Hexadecanoate, N-Hexadecanyl Palmitate, N-Hexadecyl Hexadecanoate, Palmitic Acid Palmityl Ester
Waxenol™ 816 is a synthetic ester used to replace natural spermaceti wax. This solid ester is used as an emollient thickener for creams, lotions and lipsticks. It is also used as a conditioner opacifier and sheen additive for hair preparations and as a base material in solid (stick) cosmetic products.