Ethylhexyl Palmitate
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 29806-73-3
EINECS / EC 249-862-1
CosIng Ref 33890
Chemical Name Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
Formula C24H48O2
Mol. Weight 368.6 g/mol
Function & Classification
Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions PERFUMING
Category Emollients & Esters
Manufacturer Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A.
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Fungal Acne Trigger May trigger or worsen fungal acne (feeds Malassezia yeast). Avoid if prone to fungal folliculitis.
Comedogenic Rating: 4/5
High risk — likely to clog pores
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✕ Avoid
Fungal Acne ✕ May Trigger
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2012
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >5000 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.0 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.3 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Solubility insoluble
Benefits Softening; Non-greasy feeling
Suppliers & Documents
Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A. 🇮🇹 Italy
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