Mosselman Cetyl Palmitate (540-10-3)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Esters

Chemical Name

Cetyl Palmitate

INCI Name

Cetyl Palmitate

Cleaning Ingredients Functions

Thickener

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Emollient,

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Lubricant (External)

CAS No.

540-10-3

EC No.

208-736-6

Technologies

Cleaning Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals,

Plastics

Product Families

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Formulation & Processing Aids

Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives

Rheology Modifiers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Rheology Modifiers

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Processing Aids

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Emolliency

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Halal,

Kosher,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

HII Features

Detergency

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Skin Care

Application Format

Creams

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream

Properties

Physical Form

Flakes,

Solid

Appearance

White waxy solid (flakes)

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	50	°C	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 3	mg KOH/g	—
Iodine Value	max. 1	g I₂/100 g	—
Saponification Value	105-120	mg KOH/g	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

GMP,

Halal,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil,

RSPO MassBalance Certified

Chemical Inventories

AICS (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

ECL (Korea),

EINECS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags