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CETYL PALMITATE CAS 540-10-3

Chemical name: CETYL PALMITATE

Synonymous names:Cetyl Palmitate Palmitic Acid Hexadecyl Ester；PALMATIC ACID N-HEXADECYL ESTER；n-hexadecanyl palmitate

CAS No:540-10-3

Molecular formula:C32H64O2

Molecular weight:480.85

EINECS No:208-736-6

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Product Description：

Item	Specifications
Appearance	White to light yellow flaky or powder solid
Titer	51~55℃
Acid value(mgKOH/g)	≤1.0
Saponification Value(mgKOH/g)	100~120
Hydroxyl Value(mgKOH/g)	≤10
Iodine Value(gI₂/100g)	≤1.0

Properties and Usage:

CETYL PALMITATE (CAS 540-10-3) is a wax ester with excellent performance. It is a white or light yellow waxy solid with excellent lubricity, stability and film-forming properties.

1. Cosmetics and personal care products

Used in moisturizing creams, lotions and masks to improve moisturizing effects; improve the uniformity of sunscreen products and enhance protection.

2. Industrial lubrication and protection

Used as a metal processing lubricant and mechanical equipment protector to reduce wear and extend life; provide gloss and protection in wax products and polishes.

3. Food contact materials

As a lubricant and anti-blocking agent, it is used in food packaging, meets international safety standards, and improves protection effects.

4. Pharmaceutical and food fields

Used as an emulsifier stabilizer, suitable for pharmaceutical matrices and food additives, and must comply with relevant regulations.

Storage conditions: Storage conditions: To be stored in Cool, dry and ventilated location and protected from light.

Packing: This product is packed in 25kg cardboard drums, and it can also be customized according to customers' requirements