emollient

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Also known as Octyl Palmitate
INCI: ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
CAS 29806-73-3 EC 249-862-1
Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

emollient, skin-conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Not safe
Fungal Acne
Not safe
Details

Description

Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
29806-73-3
EC Number
249-862-1
INCI
ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026