Product Details
Isopropyl palmitate is a classic emollient commonly employed in contemporary cosmetic formulations. It provides a refreshing skin feel and rapid spreading properties, making it well suited as either a primary carrier or a conditioning agent across a broad spectrum of cosmetic products.
This emollient exhibits strong stability and resists both oxidation and the development of unpleasant odors, thereby helping to preserve formulation quality throughout its shelf life. It effectively leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth, and free of greasiness, making it an outstanding skin-conditioning emollient.
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 11-13 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 160°C 2mm |
| Density | 0.852 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.007Pa at 25℃ |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.438(lit.) |
| Fp | >230 °F |
| Storage temp | 2-8°C |
| Solubility | <0.001g/l |
| Color | Colourless |
| Odor | very sl. odor |
| Water Solubility | Not miscible or difficult to mix with water. |
| BRN | 1786567 |
| InChIKey | XUGNVMKQXJXZCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 8.16 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 142-91-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Isopropyl palmitate(142-91-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Isopropyl palmitate (142-91-6) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/38-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| WGK Germany | - |
| RTECS | RT4900000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29157090 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 142-91-6(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | mouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,100mg/kg (100mg/kg),National Technical Information Service. Vol. AD277-689, |
Product Application
This product is extensively utilized in cosmetic formulations, offering excellent moisturizing and skin-conditioning benefits. It demonstrates strong skin compatibility and is readily absorbed, enabling it to effectively reach the hair follicles and penetrate deep into the skin cortex. This facilitates more efficient delivery of active ingredients within cosmetic formulations, thereby maximizing the performance of the functional components.
As a cosmetic solvent, skin moisturizer, and penetration enhancer, isopropyl palmitate is frequently found in products including sun care preparations, bath oils, hair conditioners, skin creams, sunscreens, and shaving creams.
The recommended usage level in cosmetic formulations ranges from 2% to 10%.
