Is Stearyl Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Stearyl Palmitate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearyl Palmitate
Also known as: Purester 34, octadecyl hexadecanoate, Hexadecanoic acid octadecyl ester, octadecyl palmitate, EINECS No.: 220-000-6 (+5 more)
INCI: STEARYL PALMITATE
Stearyl Palmitate (CAS 2598-99-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, thickener, film former, emulsion stabilizer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Emollient, thickener, film former, emulsion stabilizer
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
octadecyl hexadecanoate
InChIKey
BILPUZXRUDPOOF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearyl Palmitate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Emulsifier
Humectant
Opacifer
Softener and conditioner
Stabilizing agent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearyl Palmitate.
Known Synonyms
Purester 34
octadecyl hexadecanoate
Hexadecanoic acid octadecyl ester
octadecyl palmitate
EINECS No.: 220-000-6
EINECS 220-000-6
UNII-214W90O2XZ
Hexadecanoic acid, octadecyl ester
Palmitic acid, octadecyl ester
octadecanyl hexadecanoate
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Stabilizing agent
Opacifer
Binder
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearyl Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Stearyl Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearyl Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Stearyl Palmitate functions as: Emollient, thickener, film former, emulsion stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2598-99-4.
Is Stearyl Palmitate used outside cosmetics?
Stearyl Palmitate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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