Dextrin palmitate

Dextrin palmitate (CAS 83271-10-7) is a palm-derived fatty acid ester of dextrin, a polysaccharide obtained from starch. It is commercially available under trade names including Rheopearl KL, Rheopearl TL, Rheopearl FL, and OG-DP11. It carries no assigned E-code and is categorised within the oils, fats, and waxes chemical class.

In cosmetic formulations such as lipsticks and sunscreens, dextrin palmitate functions as a rheology modifier by forming a three-dimensional gel network within non-polar oils, increasing viscosity without water. It also acts as a dispersing agent for pigments and mineral UV filters, improving suspension stability and skin-feel uniformity in anhydrous systems.

Dextrin palmitate is supplied in grades aligned with cosmetic and food-contact regulatory frameworks, including REACH compliance for the European market. Procurement quantities typically range from kilogram-scale samples to bulk industrial packaging. Buyers should confirm grade specifications against intended application requirements prior to ordering.