Product Details
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Lightweight Emollient: Octyl Palmitate is a fast-spreading fatty acid ester that delivers excellent slip and a silky, lightweight feel while softening and conditioning the skin.
Enhanced Sensory Experience: In product formulations, Octyl Palmitate significantly improves glide and spreadability, promoting even application, enhanced tactile experiences, and uniform distribution of pigments and actives.
Trusted Silicone Alternative: Octyl Palmitate’s non-occlusive feel makes it a go-to alternative to silicones since it provides a similar elegant texture.
Formulation Flexibility: Oil-soluble and highly compatible with a wide range of ingredients, Octyl Palmitate performs well in skin care, sun care, color cosmetics, and hair care formulations.
DESCRIPTION
Octyl Palmitate is a clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid produced through esterification. A refined, lightweight emollient with exceptional slip and spreadability, this active is known to impart a smooth, non-greasy feel while improving product aesthetics.
In skin care applications, Octyl Palmitate conditions and softens the skin, creating a supple, velvety finish that enhances overall product comfort. It is commonly used in creams, lotions, sunscreens, bath oils, aftershaves, and body care products where a refined yet lightweight emollient is desired.
In color cosmetics such as foundations and lipsticks, it improves pigment dispersion and enhances glide for a smooth, elegant texture. Octyl Palmitate is especially desirable as a silicone alternative in hair care and styling products since it promotes shine and manageability without creating buildup.
With its versatility and favorable sensory profile, Octyl Palmitate is a staple emollient for formulators seeking enhanced performance across a wide range of product formats.
DIRECTIONS AND SUGGESTED USAGE
Velvety Soft Skin Care: In creams, lotions, sunscreens, aftershaves, and body oils, incorporate Octyl Palmitate at 2–20% for improved glide and a luxurious finish.
Color Cosmetics: For foundations, lip products, and other pigmented products, use 5–50% Octyl Palmitate for adequate hue distribution.
Hair Care and Stylers: In hair sprays, serums, and conditioning products, add 2–10% to impart shine and smoothness without heaviness.
Formulation Tips:
- Add to the oil phase of formulations and mix thoroughly.
- Compatible with a wide range of oils, waxes, and esters.
- Helps reduce drag and improve application feel.
- Suitable for silicone-free and lightweight formulation concepts.
Origin:
Taiwan
Processing Method:
Esterification
Solubility:
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils and organic solvents
MORE ABOUT OCTYL PALMITATE
Color / Consistency: Clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Aromatic Description: Mild odor
Function: Emollient, slip agent, sensory enhancer, silicone alternative
Typical Usage: 2–50% depending on the formulation
Cautions: For external use only. Handle using standard formulation safety practices.
Storage: Store between 50°–100°F in a tightly closed original container, away from sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures to maintain product quality.
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