Cosmetic Grade Cetyl Hexadecanoate-CAS 540-10-3
Product Name: Cetyl Hexadecanoate
Alias: Palmityl Palmitate
Abbreviation: CHP
INCI Name: Cetyl Hexadecanoate
CAS No.: 540-10-3
Grade: Cosmetic Premium Grade (High-End Skin Care & Color Makeup Special)
Purity: ≥99.0%
Appearance: White Fine Flaky Crystal Solid, Uniform Texture, No Impurities, Odorless
Molecular Formula: C₃₂H₆₄O₂
Molecular Weight: 480.85
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 25KG
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in hot oil phase and various cosmetic grease systems; excellent oil-phase dispersion, good compatibility with vegetable oil, synthetic grease and wax systems
Core Efficacy: High-efficiency skin softening and moisturizing, non-greasy lubrication, improve product spreadability, refine skin texture, enhance makeup fitting and durability, soften paste texture
Key Characteristics: Natural ester structure, mild and non-irritating, fine and silky skin feeling, no oily residue, good film-forming property, stable temperature resistance, excellent paste modification performance, compatible with all oil-based cosmetic formulas
Storage Condition: Sealed and stored in dry, cool and ventilated warehouse, avoid high temperature, humidity and direct sunlight, prevent softening and agglomeration, keep tightly sealed after opening to isolate moisture and impurities
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Application: Widely used in high-end moisturizing cream, nourishing lotion, lipstick, lip gloss, foundation, cream cosmetics, body care products and skin conditioning functional formulas
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Cosmetic Grade Cetyl Hexadecanoate-CAS 540-10-3
Cosmetic Grade Cetyl Hexadecanoate is a high-end natural fatty ester skin conditioning agent and emollient, refined and purified from natural plant-based raw materials.
With a unique long-chain ester molecular structure, it has skin-friendly properties highly consistent with human sebum, different from traditional greasy mineral oil and synthetic grease. It features light texture, silky lubrication and zero greasy residue, which can effectively soften dry and rough skin, smooth skin texture, and endow skin with delicate and moist touch.
In cosmetic formulas, it can significantly improve the spreadability and ductility of cream and color cosmetics, modify the stiff and heavy texture of paste products, and form a breathable and soft protective film on the skin surface.
The film can lock skin moisture for a long time, improve dry and dull skin, and greatly enhance makeup fitting and lasting effect without floating powder or dullness. The product has stable chemical properties, excellent temperature resistance and oxidation resistance, no peculiar smell, no irritation, no sensitization, and good compatibility with various oils, waxes and active ingredients. It is an indispensable core raw material for high-end light moisturizing skin care and high-fit long-lasting color cosmetics.
Key Benefits
•Natural Plant Ester, Ultra-Mild & Safe: Derived from natural plant fatty acid ester, non-toxic and non-irritating, consistent with human sebum structure, safe for sensitive skin and long-term skin care, compliant with global clean beauty standards.
•Silky Emollient, Non-Greasy Zero Residue: Light lubricating texture, different from heavy mineral oil, quickly absorbs without sticky oil film, effectively softens rough skin and creates delicate moist skin feeling.
•Excellent Paste Modification Performance: Optimizes paste ductility and flexibility, improves stiff and brittle texture of lipstick and cream products, makes cosmetics smoother to apply and enhances user experience.
•Boost Makeup Adhesion & Long-Lasting Effect: Forms a breathable protective film on the skin surface, improves the fitting degree of foundation and color makeup, prevents floating powder and makeup fading, and maintains long-term natural makeup effect.
•Stable Formula & Strong Compatibility: Excellent high temperature resistance and oxidation resistance, not easy to deteriorate and discolor during storage; perfectly compatible with various oils, waxes and emulsifying systems, suitable for complex cosmetic formulas.
•Long-Lasting Moisturizing & Skin Smoothing: Locks epidermal moisture efficiently, relieves dryness and tightness, smooths fine dry lines on the skin, and improves overall skin texture delicacy.
Applications
•High-End Moisturizing Skin Care Cream & Lotion: Used in nourishing face cream, moisturizing lotion, anti-dry body cream and elite skin care products, optimize skin feeling, enhance moisturizing and smoothing effect, avoid greasy skin feeling.
•Lipstick & Lip Gloss Series: Core softening and conditioning raw material for matte lipstick, moisturizing lipstick and long-lasting lip gloss, soften paste texture, improve ductility, prevent dry and cracked lips, and make lip color uniform and glossy.
•Foundation & Cream Color Cosmetics: Added in liquid foundation, cushion cream, concealer cream and cream blush, improve makeup fitting, modify dry texture, and realize long-lasting natural makeup effect.
•Body Care & Hand Care Products: Suitable for body lotion, body butter, hand cream and anti-chapped skin care products, long-term moisturize and soften dry skin, improve rough and peeling skin problems.
•High-Grade Paste Functional Cosmetics: Applied in various high-end ointment and paste skin care formulas, adjust paste softness and smoothness, stabilize product texture, and improve comprehensive product quality.
•Mild Sensitive Skin Care Products: As a mild skin conditioner, replace irritating synthetic lubricants, reduce formula burden, and create light and moisturizing sensitive skin care products.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
Test Item Standard Specification Test Result
Product Name Cetyl Hexadecanoate Compliant
CAS No. 540-10-3 Compliant
Appearance White Fine Flaky Crystal Solid, Odorless Compliant
Purity ≥99.0% 99.48%
Melting Point 58℃~62℃ 60.1℃
Acid Value ≤0.5mgKOH/g 0.21mgKOH/g
Saponification Value 115~125mgKOH/g 120.3mgKOH/g
Heavy Metal (Pb) ≤1ppm 0.2ppm
Arsenic (As) ≤0.5ppm 0.1ppm
Moisture Content ≤0.1% 0.05%
Conclusion Conforms to cosmetic grade quality standard Qualified
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
•Q1: What is the MOQ of Cetyl Hexadecanoate?
A1: The standard MOQ is 25KG, and sample orders are supported for formula testing and texture trial production.
•Q2: What certification documents can be provided?
A2: Complete COA, MSDS, heavy metal test report and full set of global customs clearance documents are available to support export declaration and cosmetic product filing.
•Q3: What is the recommended dosage in cosmetic formulas?
A3: Conventional addition dosage is 1%-5% for skin care cream and lotion; 2%-8% for lipstick and color cosmetics; 1%-3% for body care products, adjustable according to product texture and skin feeling requirements.
•Q4: What are the advantages compared with mineral oil?
A4: Different from heavy and greasy mineral oil, it has light texture, no oily residue, better skin affinity and air permeability, does not clog pores, and can moisturize and smooth skin while keeping fresh skin feeling.
•Q5: Is the product easy to process?
A5: It has moderate melting point, easy to heat and dissolve in oil phase, simple processing technology, uniform formula dispersion, stable texture after cooling, no stratification and precipitation.
•Q6: Is it suitable for sensitive skin products?
A6: The product is natural plant ester, ultra-low irritation, non-comedogenic, mild and safe, fully suitable for sensitive skin and mild clean beauty formulas.
•Q7: Do you support stable large-batch supply all year round? A7: Standardized production lines ensure sufficient inventory and stable annual output, supporting long-term cooperative orders and customized formula matching services.
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