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BUTYLENE GLYCOL PALMITATE

Molecular structure

Cosmetic roles

Makes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGMixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
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Names & identifiers

BUTYLENE GLYCOL PALMITATEINCI부틸렌글라이콜팔미테이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)
CAS No.chemical registry number
5384-26-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID40722193
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID50672938
IUPAC
Hexadecanoic acid--butane-1,4-diol (1/1)
Molecular formula
C20H42O4
Molecular weight
346.552 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner2
  • Emulsifier1
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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