Waxenol™ 816

Waxenol™ 816 is a synthetic ester used to replace natural spermaceti wax. This solid ester is used as an emollient thickener for creams, lotions and lipsticks. It is also used as a conditioner opacifier and sheen additive for hair preparations and as a base material in solid (stick) cosmetic products.

Brand: Waxenol (4 products)

INCI Name: Cetyl Palmitate

Ingredient Origin: Oleochemical, Synthetic

Functions: Conditioner, Emollient, Emulsifier, Opacifier, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: IECIC (China)

HLB Value: 10.0 - 10.0

Synonyms: Hexadecanyl Hexadecanoate, N-Hexadecanyl Palmitate, N-Hexadecyl Hexadecanoate, Palmitic Acid Palmityl Ester

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Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iodine Valuemax. 1
Acid Valuemax. 1mgKOH/g
Specific Gravity (at 55°C)0.830
Pounds per Gallon (at 55°C)7
Molecular Weight (Theoretical)480
Melting Point46 – 53°C
Free Fatty Acid as Palmitic (Av. Mol. Wt. 256)max. 0.5%
Saponification Value107 -117mgKOH/g
Flash Pointmin. 170°C
HLB10

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