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Emollient

CETYL PALMITATE

CAS 540-10-3 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A waxy ester from cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid — a smooth emollient that replaced animal-derived spermaceti in cosmetics. Considered very safe and mild.

Skin benefits

  • Smooth emollient feel
  • Stabilises emulsions
  • Plant-derived
  • Mild

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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