Functions
Emollient
Carrier
Solvent
Fixative
Pigment wetting agent
Perfuming
CAS Number(s)
29806-73-3
EINECS number(s)
249-862-1
FDA UNII
2865993309
INCI name
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate (2-ethylhexyl palmitate or Octyl palmitate) is an ester of 2-ethyl hexanol and palmitic acid, a multifunctional skincare ingredient that improves the skin feel of the final product. It's an emollient ester and a perfect replacement for mineral oils like petrolatum.
It is a clear, colorless, low-viscosity liquid with little odor (practically odorless). Ethylhexyl palmitate provides slip and lubricity to skin preparations and is an excellent anti-tack agent in non-occlusive creams, lotions, bath oils, and antiperspirants.
This multi-purpose ester provides a more decadent skin feel and imparts "mid-feel" to emulsion during rub-out. Ethylhexyl Palmitate is a non-occlusive emollient with medium-spreading properties.
In addition, Ethylhexyl palmitate may be used as a carrying agent and solvent for other ingredients, a fixative for fragrance, and a pigment-wetting agent in decorative cosmetics. It is used in skin, hair, makeup, and suncare products at a typical 5-50 % use level.Synonyms
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
Octyl palmitate
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