Cetyl esters wax is a synthetic mixture of cetyl esters of fatty acids. It is used as an emollient and thickener in cosmetic formulations. It also serves as a consistency factor in pharmaceutical preparations. The material takes the form of white to off-white waxy flakes. Recorded grades are NF, cosmetic and pharma. Packaging formats include 25 kg bags, 500 kg big bags and bulk. Cosmetic use is subject to the applicable cosmetic-ingredient conditions. Pharmaceutical use requires the applicable pharmacopoeia grade.
Full specification
- Grades
- NFcosmeticpharma
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 500 kg big bag · bulk
- Appearance
- White to off-white waxy flakes
- Synonyms
- 8002-23-1 · cetyl esters wax · spermaceti wax · synthetic spermaceti · cetyl esters · Cera Cetacea
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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