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ETHYLHEXYLOXYGLYCERYL PALMITATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 2V72XPB2Z4 · registered name ETHYLHEXYLOXYGLYCERYL PALMITATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

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

ETHYLHEXYLOXYGLYCERYL PALMITATEINCI에틸헥실옥시글리세릴팔미테이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Hexadecanoic acid, 3-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-2-hydroxypropyl esterSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
53890-13-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
258-841-6
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID30968669
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID901396241
IUPAC
3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)oxy]-2-hydroxypropyl hexadecanoate
Molecular formula
C27H54O4
Molecular weight
442.725 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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