Cetyl esters (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Cetyl esters, esters of cetyl alcohol consisting of a mixture of esters of various fatty acids such as myristic, stearic and palmitic acid and various saturated alcohols(cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol). The substance acts as an emollient in cosmetic products.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020