Cetyl Stearate

Cetyl Stearate

AKA “Hexadecyl octadecanoate, 1190-63-2, Palmityl stearate, Octadecanoic acid, hexadecyl ester, Hexadecyl stearate, n-Hexadecyl stearate, stearic acid hexadecyl ester, 1-Hexadecyloctadecanoate, STEARIC ACID PALMITYL ESTER”

Emollient

Ingredient Facts

Cetyl stearate

AKA: Hexadecyl octadecanoate, 1190-63-2, Palmityl stearate, Octadecanoic acid, Hexadecyl ester, Hexadecyl stearate, N-Hexadecyl stearate, Stearic acid hexadecyl ester, 1-Hexadecyloctadecanoate, STEARIC ACID PALMITYL ESTER

Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the alkyl esters, listed subsequently, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.

Formula

C34H68O2

Mol. Weight

508.90

CAS #

1190-63-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A wax ester created by combining cetyl alcohol and stearic acid, developed as a synthetic replacement for animal-derived tallow in cosmetics. Used since the early 20th century for texture and emolliency.