Cetyl acetate

Cetyl acetate (CAS 629-70-9), also known commercially as palmityl acetate, is a fatty acid ester used primarily as an emollient and conditioning agent in personal care and pharmaceutical formulations.

Where is Cetyl acetate used?

• Cosmetic creams and lotions: incorporated as emollient
• Hair conditioners: smooth, non-greasy feel while supporting emulsion stability
• Film-forming systems: plasticizer
• Topical pharmaceutical coatings and transdermal delivery bases: improves flexibility and adhesion
• Lipstick and sunscreen: solvent and carrier for active ingredients
• Color cosmetic bases: effective where oil-phase compatibility is required
• In leave-in hair treatments it conditions the cuticle and reduces static.

Commercial specifications

• Grades meet purity requirements of personal care and topical drug product manufacturers
• Packaging typically in fiber drums or bags for industrial procurement volumes