Industrial
Chemistry

2-ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE / STEARATE
2-EHP-55
Wilmar Ethylhexyl Palmitate is a renewable palm derivative with a variety of uses in both personal care and industrial applications. It is used in cosmetic formulations as a solvent, carrying agent, wetting agent, emollient, and used mostly in the formulation of, eye/skin makeup, lipstick and skin care products. It also widely used in metal working fluids, textile auxiliaries and lube & grease.
Composition
Specification Typical Values
Acid Value (mg KOH/g) 0.5 Max
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g) 145-155
Iodine Value (gl2/100g) 1 Max
Color (APHA) 50 Max
Moisture Content (%) 0.1 Max
Ash (%) 0.1 Max
OHV (mg KOH/g) 1 Max
Refractive Index 1.447-1.449
Composition (%)
C16 52-58
C18 42-48
Product Form Liquid
Packaging Drum; ISO; IBC

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