Skip to content

Emollient

METHYL PALMITATE

CAS 112-39-0 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Methyl ester of palmitic acid — a light fatty-acid ester used as emollient and solvent. PubChem flags moderate skin irritation, so concentration matters.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight ester emollient
  • Solvent for actives
  • Skin-feel modifier

Known concerns

  • H315 skin irritation in 83% of ECHA reports
  • H317 possible allergic skin reaction (13.6%)
  • Possible mild comedogenicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related emollients

72
3,3,5-TRIMETHYLCYCLOHEXYL SUCCINATE DIMETHYLAMIDE
Emollient
 72
ABIES ALBA LEAF WAX
Emollient
 72
ACACIA FARNESIANA FLOWER WAX
Emollient
 72
ACETYLATED HYDROGENATED LANOLIN
Emollient
 72
ADEPS BOVIS
Emollient
 72
APRICOT KERNEL OIL POLYGLYCERYL-4 ESTERS
Emollient
 72
ARACHIS HYPOGAEA OIL
Emollient
 72
BACILLUS/SILKWORM CHRYSALIS FERMENT OIL EXTRACT FILTRATE
Emollient

Check your shelf

Find METHYL PALMITATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains METHYL PALMITATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.