Cosmetic Grade Isooctyl Palmitate-CAS 1341-38-4
Product Name: Isooctyl Palmitate
INCI Name: Isooctyl Palmitate
Alias: 2-Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Palmitic Acid Isooctyl Ester, High Permeability Dry Cosmetic Ester, Skin Affinity Emollient
CAS No.: 1341-38-4
Grade: Cosmetic Premium Refined Grade (High Permeability Dry Touch Special Grade)
Appearance: Colorless and Transparent Oily Liquid, pure and free of impurities, odorless, stable fluidity at room temperature, no precipitation, turbidity or stratification after long-term storage, excellent oxidation resistance and temperature stability
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 25KG
Solubility: Insoluble in water, infinitely miscible with vegetable oils, synthetic esters, mineral oil, silicone oil and wax phases; excellent compatibility with all conventional cosmetic oil-phase systems; moderate viscosity and ultra-high skin permeability, easy to emulsify and process, not easy to oxidize and produce peculiar smell, stable in high and low temperature environments, fully suitable for high-grade permeable skin care, dry-touch makeup and long-lasting cosmetic mass production
Storage Condition: Sealed and stored in dry, cool and ventilated warehouse, avoid high temperature, direct sunlight and humid environment; prevent long-term high temperature oxidation from affecting product activity and skin feeling; keep tightly sealed after opening to isolate air, slow down oxidation and ensure stable product performance
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Isooctyl Palmitate, Cosmetic Grade Isooctyl Palmitate, Dry Touch Emollient, High Permeability Synthetic Ester, Skin Smoothing Base Oil, Makeup Dispersing Agent, Low Irritation Cosmetic Raw Material
Cosmetic Grade Isooctyl Palmitate-CAS 1341-38-4
Cosmetic Grade Isooctyl Palmitate is a high-purity and high-stability synthetic ester emollient refined by professional esterification and distillation purification technology. It is famous for its excellent skin permeability and dry-touch non-greasy skin feeling in the cosmetic industry.
It can quickly penetrate into the skin, deeply moisturize and soften rough dry skin, improve skin dull and dry state, and form a breathable protective film on the skin surface to lock moisture for a long time. Different from traditional oily emollients, it has no greasy residue after absorption, bringing refreshing, delicate and smooth skin texture.
In color cosmetic formulas, it serves as an excellent powder dispersant and pigment solubilizer, which can effectively prevent powder agglomeration, improve color uniformity and makeup adhesion, and optimize the spreading and fitting performance of base makeup. With mild properties, ultra-high oxidation stability and wide formula compatibility, it is an indispensable multi-functional base raw material for daily skin care and matte long-lasting makeup products.



Key Benefits
• Super High Skin Permeability & Deep Moisturizing: Excellent transdermal penetration, different from surface moisturizing oils, it can deeply nourish the skin, improve dryness from the root, and make skin hydrated and soft.
• Refreshing Dry-Touch & Non-Greasy: Classic dry breathable cosmetic ester, no oil shine or sticky residue after absorption, bring delicate matte skin feeling, suitable for oily and mixed skin.
• Excellent Powder Dispersion & Color Rendering: Efficiently disperse cosmetic powder and pigment particles, prevent agglomeration and floating powder, improve makeup uniformity and color saturation.
• Ultra-High Oxidation Stability & No Rancidity: Stable chemical properties, not easy to oxidize and deteriorate, long storage life, no peculiar smell, stable formula effect for a long time.
• Strong Skin Affinity & Mild Low Irritation: Highly compatible with human skin lipids, mild and non-irritating, no pore clogging, safe for sensitive skin and long-term use.
• Wide Formula Compatibility & Easy Processing: Perfectly compatible with silicone oil, vegetable oil and all oil-phase systems, adjustable moisturizing and skin feeling, suitable for mass production and formula customization.
Applications
• High-Permeability Moisturizing Skin Care Series: Core emollient for penetrating moisturizing lotion, hydrating cream and dry skin care products, deeply improve skin dryness and dullness.
• Refreshing Dry-Touch Matte Products: Ideal raw material for refreshing matte cream, oil-control skin care products and summer skin care formulas, create non-greasy hydrated skin feeling.
• Waterproof Long-Lasting Color Cosmetics: Widely used in foundation, liquid foundation, concealer and powder products, optimize powder dispersion and improve makeup staying power.
• Sunscreen Preparations: Special emollient for refreshing sunscreen lotion and cream, improve product ductility, solve greasy and whitening problems of traditional sunscreen.
• Eye & Lip Color Cosmetics: Applied in eyeshadow, eyeliner, lipstick and lip gloss, act as pigment solubilizer and softener, uniform color and smooth texture.
• Daily Gentle Body Skin Care: Suitable for body lotion, hand cream and whole-body moisturizing products, moisturize and soften skin without stickiness.
Certificate Of Analysis (COA)
Test Item | Standard Specification | Test Result |
Product Name | Cosmetic Grade Isooctyl Palmitate | Compliant |
Appearance | Colorless Transparent Oily Liquid | Compliant |
Odor | Odorless, No Peculiar Smell | Qualified |
Relative Density (25℃) | 0.850~0.870 | 0.858 |
Refractive Index (25℃) | 1.440~1.455 | 1.446 |
Acid Value | ≤0.1mg/g | 0.03mg/g |
Saponification Value | 135~155mg/g | 146mg/g |
Iodine Value | ≤1.0g/100g | 0.6g/100g |
Moisture & Volatile Matter | ≤0.1% | 0.02% |
Heavy Metal (Pb) | ≤1ppm | 0.2ppm |
Arsenic (As) | ≤0.5ppm | 0.1ppm |
Total Bacteria | ≤100CFU/g | Qualified |
Pathogenic Bacteria | Negative | Negative |
Conclusion | Conforms to cosmetic grade quality standard | Qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Q1: What is the MOQ of Cosmetic Grade Isooctyl Palmitate?
A1: The standard MOQ is 25KG, and sample orders are supported for formula testing and efficacy trial production.
• Q2: What certification documents can be provided?
A2: Complete COA, MSDS, heavy metal and microbial test reports and full set of customs clearance documents are available to support export declaration and cosmetic product filing.
• Q3: What is the recommended dosage in cosmetic formulas?
A3: Permeable moisturizing skin care products: 4%–18%; Matte refreshing products: 5%–22%; Sunscreen products: 3%–12%; Liquid foundation & color cosmetics: 4%–20%; Body care products: 6%–25%, adjustable according to product texture and efficacy positioning.
• Q4: What is the core advantage compared with Isooctyl Stearate?
A4: Isooctyl Palmitate has stronger skin permeability and better deep moisturizing effect, with softer and more delicate skin feeling. It has lower iodine value and stronger oxidation stability, longer storage period and more stable formula performance. It is more suitable for long-term moisturizing and high-color rendering makeup formulas.
• Q5: Is Isooctyl Palmitate suitable for sensitive skin?
A5: Yes. The product is ultra-pure refined with extremely low irritation, high skin affinity and breathable film-forming. It does not clog pores or cause skin sensitivity, and can soothe dry and tight sensitive skin, suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
• Q6: What are the formula matching notes?
A6: It is oil-phase raw material, recommended to add at 50-80℃ oil phase; stable in conventional cosmetic processing temperature; can be compounded with silicone oil, isooctyl stearate and plant oils to balance permeability, moisturizing and dry-touch texture.
• Q7: Do you support stable large-batch supply all year round?
A7: Standardized synthesis and purification production lines ensure stable batch acid value, saponification value and permeability performance, consistent product quality, sufficient inventory all year round, supporting long-term cooperative orders and customized formula matching services.
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