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| Description: | Pure vegetable lipid ester derived from cetyl alcohol & palmitic acid (naturally occurring fatty acid). Cetyl palmitate is a natural substance as it occurs naturally in spermaceti of sperm whales. Required HLB is 10. Melting point 43-48°C (109-118°F). Made from sustainable palm oil (RSPO certified). |
| Benefits: | Great skin-conditioning and emollient ingredientUsed as occlusive and masking ingredientEnhances emulsion stabilityExcellent film formerReduces greasy feel of oil systemsImproves payoff characteristics in stick cosmetics |
| Use: | Add to oil phase of formulas, usual final concentration 2-15%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Color cosmetics (e.g. lipsticks), hair care, lotions, creams, moisturizers, cleansers, deodorant sticks, sunscreens. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL179 |
| INCI: | Cetyl palmitate |
| Composition: | Cetyl palmitate |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | White-waxy flakes, faint odor |
| Solubility: | Oil-soluble |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | No data available |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 3823706000 |