Synonym(s)
CAS number: 142-91-6; Palmitic acid isopropyl ester
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Isopropyl palmitate is an ester of isopropyl alcohol with palmitic acid. Isopropyl palmitate is used in cosmetic formulations. The palmitic acid ester acts as antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface of e.g. hair), binding agent (binds cosmetic preparations containing powder), emollient (makes the skin soft and smooth) and solvent.
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