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MASCID® 1698

MASCID 1698 palmitic acid is a powerhouse ingredient. From cleansing and stabilizing to emollience, conditioning, viscosity modification and beyond, it excels across the spectrum. Operating as an emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer, it also offers anti-static, anti-irritant, and re-fatting benefits. It has many personal care applications, including bath and shower, beauty and care, skin care, and sun care.

Brand: MASCID (41 products)

INCI Name: Palmitic Acid

Functions: Anti-Irritant, Anti-Static Agent, Cleansing Agent, Conditioner, Emollient, Emulsifier, Emulsion Stabilizer, Softener, Stabilizer, Viscosity Modifier

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

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, CosIng Listed, EFfCI GMP Certified, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, FSSC 22000, Gluten-free, Halal, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Kosher, Prop 65 Compliant, REACH (Europe), RSPO MassBalance Certified, Vegan

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Fatty Acids
INCI Name
Palmitic Acid
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Anti-Irritant,
Anti-Static Agent,
Cleansing Agent,
Conditioner,
Emollient,
Emulsifier,
Emulsion Stabilizer,
Softener,
Stabilizer,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.
57-10-3
EC No.
200-312-9
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives
Skin Actives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Rheology Modifiers,
Sensory Modifiers,
Stabilizers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Blends & Other Cleansers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Anti-Irritant,
Emulsifying,
Skin Conditioning,
Smoothing,
Soft Feel,
Static Reduction,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Halal,
Kosher,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Other Beauty & Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format
Rinse Off
Applications
  • Body care
  • Facial care
  • Hair care
  • Lip care
  • Skin care
  • Sun care

Properties

Physical Form
Beads,
Flakes,
Liquid,
Solid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value216 - 220mgKOH/gAOCS Te 1a-64
Color (Lovibond 5 ¼")max. 0.3/2.0R/YAMT-FGQ-F09
Iodine Valuemax. 0.5gI2/100gAOCS Tg 1a-64
Saponification Value217 - 221mgKOH/gAOCS Tl 1a-64
Titre59 - 63°CAOCS Tr 1a-64
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Myristic Content (C14)max. 2%AMT-FGQ-F23
Othersmax. 0.5%AMT-FGQ-F23
Palmitic Content (C16)min. 98%AMT-FGQ-F23
Stearic Content (C18)max. 2%AMT-FGQ-F23

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
COSMOS,
CosIng Listed,
EFfCI GMP Certified,
EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant,
FSSC 22000,
Gluten-free,
Halal,
ISO 14001,
ISO 9001,
Kosher,
Prop 65 Compliant,
REACH (Europe),
RSPO MassBalance Certified,
Vegan
Chemical Inventories
DSL (Canada),
EINECS (EU),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
TSCA (USA)