Cetearyl Palmate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cetearyl Palmate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and Palm Acid
What does it do?
Cetearyl Palmate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Cetearyl Palmate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cetearyl Palmate?
Cetearyl Palmate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetearyl Palmate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and Palm Acid
Is Cetearyl Palmate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetearyl Palmate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetearyl Palmate do in cosmetic products?
Cetearyl Palmate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Cetearyl Palmate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cetearyl Palmate is -.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010