ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE- ▸ Emollient: light, non-greasy emollient ester for skin care
- ▸ Skin conditioning: cosmetic skin-conditioning agent
- ▸ Oil phase: spreading/emollient agent for color-cosmetic and skin-care oil phases
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Request SDS →Octyl palmitate (ethylhexyl palmitate, CAS 29806-73-3) is the 2-ethylhexyl ester of palmitic acid. Its established use is as an emollient and skin-conditioning ester in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 249-862-1
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Mold Release Agents for Injection & Compression Molding (Plastics & Polymers)
- Emollient Esters & Sensory Modifiers for Skin Feel (Beauty & Personal Care)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is octyl palmitate made of?
Octyl palmitate (ethylhexyl palmitate, CAS 29806-73-3) is the 2-ethylhexyl ester of palmitic acid, formed by esterifying palmitic acid with 2-ethylhexyl (octyl) alcohol.
What is octyl palmitate used for?
It is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as a light, non-greasy emollient ester, a skin-conditioning agent, and a spreading/emollient agent in color-cosmetic and skin-care oil phases.
Is octyl palmitate an ester?
Yes. It is the 2-ethylhexyl ester of palmitic acid, which gives it its light, fast-spreading emollient feel in oil-phase formulations.
What is the chemical identity and CAS of octyl palmitate?
Octyl palmitate, also called ethylhexyl palmitate, is CAS 29806-73-3, supplied as an emollient ester for personal care. Reference the CoA for the supplied lot's specification.
What HS code applies to octyl palmitate?
It is classified under HS 2915.70, palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters. Confirm the destination tariff line with your customs broker; bulk orders ship with a CoA and SDS.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of Octyl Palmitate (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)?
Octyl Palmitate (Ethylhexyl Palmitate) (CAS 29806-73-3) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 249-862-1).