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Cetyl palmitate (CAS number: 95912-87-1) is a synthetically produced wax ester of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid.
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The wax ester is used as a consistency agent and as a coemulsifier together with other emulsifiers. Similar to cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate tends to build up liquid-crystalline gel frameworks in emulsions, which bind and store moisture within the gel framework. When used in small doses, cetyl palmitate increases the viscosity of an emulsion. It also has a positive influence on its moisture-binding properties. The concentrations e.g. for face emulsions are 1.0-1.5%.
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The name "sperm whale substitute" is based on the fact that cetyl palmitate is an essential component of genuine sperm whale oil, a waxy substance from the frontal sinus of the sperm whale that was formerly used in cosmetics.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer