An ester wax derived from cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid, serving as an emollient, thickener and opacifier in cosmetic creams and pharmaceutical ointments.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C32H64O2
- Grades
- cosmeticpharmaPh. Eur.NF
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 500 kg big bag · bulk
- Appearance
- White to off-white waxy flakes
- Synonyms
- 540-10-3 · palmityl palmitate · hexadecyl palmitate · spermaceti substitute · cetyl palmitate wax
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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