Synonym(s)
CAS number: 2601-98-1; Magnesium dipalmitates; Magnesium palmitate
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Palmitate refers to salts/esters of palmitic acid, a monocarboxylic acid.
Magnesium palmitate is a substance used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an opacifier (clouds the transparency and translucency of cosmetic products), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products) and anti-caking agent (prevents the caking of cosmetic powders).
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