LN-120430
CETYL STEARATE , 1190-63-2
Update time: 2023-04-23
PRODUCT Properties
| Melting point: | 57°C |
| Boiling point: | 496.64°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 0.8705 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4410 |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to Off-White |
| LogP | 16.070 (est) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Palmityl stearate (1190-63-2) |
Description and Uses
Cetyl Stearate is a wax ester of stearic acid. Wax esters are esters between long chained fatty alcohols and fatty acids. Wax esters have significance in pharmaceutical and cosmetics applications and occur naturally in plants and animals. Stearate esters are used most frequently in the formulation of eye makeup, skin makeup, lipstick and skin care products.
Safety
| WGK Germany | - |
