An ester of ethylene glycol and palmitic acid, used as an emulsifier and opacifier.
What it is
Glycol palmitate is 2-hydroxyethyl palmitate, the monoester of ethylene glycol and palmitic acid, a fatty acid with 16 carbon atoms. CosIng lists it as an emulsifying, opacifying and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as shampoos, cleansers and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Surfactant – emulsifying
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- Opacifying
- Reducing transparency or translucency of cosmetics.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.