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Mosselman Cetyl Palmitate EP 10 (Cetyl Palmitate Type 15) (540-10-3)

Chemical Name: Cetyl Palmitate

CAS Number: 540-10-3

Functions: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant, European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), GMP, Halal, ISO 9001, Kosher, RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil

Synonyms: Hexadecanyl Hexadecanoate, N-Hexadecanyl Palmitate, N-Hexadecyl Hexadecanoate, Palmitic Acid Palmityl Ester

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    CAS No.
    540-10-3
    EC No.
    208-736-6

    Features & Benefits

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    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    White or almost white waxy solid (flakes)
    Insoluble in
    Water
    Soluble in
    Methylene chloride, Boiling anhydrous ethanol
    Slightly Soluble in
    Light petroleum
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Nickel Contentmax. 1ppm—
    Melting Point (Type 95)45°C—
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Water Contentmax. 0.3%—
    Acid Valuemax. 4mg KOH/g—
    Total Ash Contentmax. 0.2%—
    Iodine Valuemax. 2g I₂/100 g—
    Assay Content10-20%—
    Hydroxyl Valuemax. 20mg KOH/g—
    Saponification Value (= Identification B)105-120mg KOH/g—

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