Cetearyl palmitate

Cetearyl palmitate (CAS 93820-81-6), also sold as hexadecanoic acid C16-18-alkyl esters, is a synthetic wax ester derived from palmitic acid and cetearyl alcohol.

Where is Cetearyl palmitate used?

• Skin and body care: creamy texture in lotions, creams and lip products
• Hair conditioning: slip and coating of the hair shaft, reducing friction in rinse-off and leave-in products
• Coatings and sealants: rheology modifier and processing aid
• Lubricants and metalworking compounds: base component
• It controls viscosity and improves film formation during application.

Good to know: Cosmetic material commonly meets INCI-referenced purity standards suitable for leave-on and rinse-off product registration. Technical grade is used where cosmetic compliance is not required.

Commercial specifications

• Food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications available