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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is a branched saturated fatty ester, 22 carbons in length.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Physical Properties
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is a clear, colorless liquid at room temperature with a slightly fatty odor. Palmitic acid and 2-ethylhexanol are reacted in the presence of an acid catalyst to make the ester.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Uses
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is used in cosmetic formulations as a solvent, carrying agent, pigment wetting agent, fragrance fixative and emollient. Its dry-slip skinfeel is similar to some silicone derivatives.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Specifications
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Saponification Value | 145 - 155 | - | - |
Acid Value | max. 1.00 | - | - |
Iodine Value | max. 1.00 | - | - |
Color | max. 20.0 | APHA | - |
Moisture | max. 0.10 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance