A saturated C16 fatty acid used as an emulsifier, emollient, opacifier, and base for soaps and metallic salts, providing structure, texture, and lubrication in cosmetic, plastics, food, and cleaning formulations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C16H32O2
- Grades
- technicalcosmeticfood (E570)98% purecosmetic gradefood gradeflakesbeads
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 600 kg big bag · bulk
- Synonyms
- palmitic acid · hexadecanoic acid · cetylic acid · C16 fatty acid · E570 · 57-10-3
- Appearance
- White crystalline flakes, beads, or powder
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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