Description

Cetyl Palmitate is a high-purity, long-chain fatty acid ester derived from cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. This versatile compound serves as a premium emollient, thickener, and opacifying agent, prized for its ability to impart a rich, non-greasy feel and enhance product texture. It is an essential ingredient for formulators in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create stable, luxurious, and high-performance end products.

Application

• Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a key emollient and consistency regulator in creams, lotions, lipsticks, and makeup products.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Used as an excipient in ointments, creams, and dermatological preparations to improve spreadability and skin feel.
• Hair Care Products: Provides conditioning and smoothing effects in hair creams, pomades, and styling products.
• Stick Formulations: Imparts structure and a smooth application in deodorant sticks and solid fragrance products.
• Industrial Lubricants & Release Agents: Functions as a biodegradable lubricant component and mold release agent in specialized applications.
• Food-Grade Applications (where compliant): Can serve as a glazing or coating agent, or as a component in food-contact materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cetyl Palmitate
CAS No.	540-10-3
Molecular Formula	C32H64O2
Molecular Weight	480.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexadecyl hexadecanoate; Cetyl hexadecanoate; Palmitic acid cetyl ester; 1-Hexadecanol hexadecanoate; Cetostearyl palmitate (mixture); Palmityl palmitate; Cetyl alcohol palmitate ester
EINECS	208-736-6

Quality Control

Our Cetyl Palmitate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and performance. We provide full traceability and support compliance with relevant standards such as USP/NF, FCC (where applicable), and REACH. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white waxy solid / flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 55 °C
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Saponification Value	110 - 120 mg KOH/g
Iodine Value	≤ 1.0 g I2/100g
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.