Ethylhexyl Palmitate CAS No.: 29806-73-3
Ethylhexyl palmitate is a fatty acid ester that is used as an emollient in cosmetic formulations. It is a clear, colorless, liquid at room temperature bearing a faintly fatty smell. It imparts a richness to a formula and can be a replacement for mineral oil.
Origin
Characteristics
1.Plant-based, good substitute for mineral oil. Non-greasy.excellent solubility to active ingredients.
2.No influence on the UV absorbance of sunscreen, good emollient for sunblock products.
3.lt is applicable to makeup, skin care and other products.
4.It is a very light and refreshing moisturizing oil with good breathability and spreadability. It is a dry breathable oil.
5. It is an excellent skin softener with good chemical and thermal stability
6.It has good dispersion of active substances, organic sunscreen and color powder, and is particularly suitable for skin care, makeup, such as foundation, powder, lipstick and sunscreen.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate plays a role in formulation:
-Emollient
-Perfuming
-Solvent
Applications
1. Skin care products: Ethylhexyl palmitate is a dry breathable oil that has penetrating, moisturizing and softening effects on the skin. It is an excellent skin softener with stable performance and is not easy to oxidize or produce odor. It can make the skin soft, tender and smooth without greasy feeling. It has good permeability and is often used in various skin care creams.
2. Cosmetics: It is used as an extender, a binder for pressed powder cosmetics and a good solvent for pigments in cosmetics. It is often used in the formulation of foundation cream, sunscreen, eye shadow, lipstick, mascara, etc.
3. Detergents: It is used as a softener and thickener in the formulation of shower gel, conditioner or hair dye.
