The Basics On Ethylhexyl Palmitate
What is Ethylhexyl Palmitate?
A mixture of a fatty alcohol and palmitic acid that functions as an emollient.
What are other names for Ethylhexyl Palmitate?
2-ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER HEXADECANOIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER PALMITIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL HEXADECANOATE, 2-ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ALKYL (14,16,18) 2-ETHYL HEXANOATE, ELFACOS EHP, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, HEXADECANOIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER, HEXADECANOIC ACID, 2ETHYLHEXYL ESTER, OCTYL PALMITATE, and PALMITIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER
What is Ethylhexyl Palmitate used for?
In cosmetics and personal care products, ethylhexyl palmitate functions as an emollient, solvent, pigment wetting agent, and fragrance fixative . As an emollient, ethylhexyl palmitate helps to keep the skin moist and supple by reducing water loss from the epidermis (the outer layer of skin).
How Ethylhexyl Palmitate is classified
Emollients, Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Ethylhexyl Palmitate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Ethylhexyl Palmitate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Ethylhexyl Palmitate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Ethylhexyl Palmitate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Ethylhexyl Palmitate
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution; NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer; Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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