| Commercial Name | Cetyl Palmitate |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cetyl Palmitate/ Cetyl Palmitate-Palm Ester, RSPO MB |
| Group of Chemicals | Esters |
| INCI / Common Name | Hexadecyl Hexadecanoate, Cetyl Palmitate, Palmityl Palmitate, Cetyl Hexadecanoate Cetyl Palmitate Wax, Cetyl Palmitate Cosmetic Grade |
| HS Code | 2915.70.1000 |
| CAS Number | 540-10-3 |
| EC Number | 205-571-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C32H64O2 |
| Cetyl Palmitate - Palm Ester - Specification | Cetyl Palmitate - Palm Ester - Specification |
| SDS - Safety Data Sheet | Cetyl Palmitate - Palm Ester - Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - MSDS |
| TDS - Technical Data Sheet | Cetyl Palmitate - Palm Ester - Technical Data Sheet - TDS |
| COA - Certificate of Analysis | Cetyl Palmitate - Palm Ester - Certificate of Analysis - COA |
| Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use | No further relevant information available. |
| Application of Cetyl Palmitate | Cetyl Palmitate is a premium wax ester widely used in cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and industrial formulations. Derived from Cetyl Alcohol and Palmitic Acid, this versatile oleochemical ingredient offers excellent emollient, thickening, and texture-enhancing properties. Cetyl Palmitate is commonly used in creams, lotions, lipsticks, hair care products, and specialty wax applications for its smooth feel, stability, and moisturizing performance. As a high-quality fatty acid ester, it is valued in the global oleochemical industry for delivering superior formulation consistency and enhanced product performance. |
| Details of the Manufacturer / Supplier | Mars Oleochemicals Sdn Bhd® |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | |
| Contact Person | Safety and Health Manager - Officer / Quality Control Manager - Chemist |
| info@marsoleo.com | |
| Telephone | +60 3 21175031 |
| Classification of substance or mixture | The product is not classified, according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). |
| Label Elements | |
|---|---|
| GHS label elements | Not applicable |
| Hazard pictograms | Not applicable |
| Signal word | Not applicable |
| Hazard statements | Not applicable |
| Other Hazards Results of PBT and vPvB assessment | |
| PBT | Not Applicable |
| vPvB | Not Applicable |
| General Chemical Description | Cetyl Palmitate - Palm Ester |
| Chemical Family | Ester |
| Chemical Name | Hexadecyl Hexadecanoate, hexadecyl palmitate, Cetyl Palmitate, Palmityl Palmitate, Cetyl Hexadecanoate |
| Molecular Formula | C32H64O2 |
| H.S Code | 2915.70.1000 |
| Physical Appearance | White waxy solid or flakes |
| COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION OF THE INGREDIENTS OF THE HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous Components | Not applicable | ||
| Chemical Name | CAS Number. | EINECS Number | % by wt. |
| hexadecyl Palmitate | 540-10-3 | 208-736-6 | - |
| Additional information | This product is not classified as hazardous to health or environment according to GHS. | ||
| General Information | No special measures required. |
| After Inhalation | Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints. |
| After Skin contact | Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. If skin irritation continues, consult a doctor |
| After Eye contact | Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. |
| After Swallowing | Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately. Rinse out mouth and then drink plenty of water. |
| Information for Doctor | |
|---|---|
| Most Important Symptoms and Effects, both Acute and delayed. | No further relevant information available. |
| Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed. | No further relevant information available. |
| Extinguishing Media | |
|---|---|
| Suitable extinguishing agents | Sand, CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions. |
| For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents | Water with full jet |
| Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture | No further relevant information available. |
| Advice for Fire fighters | Avoid breathing dust / fume / gas / mist / vapours / spray |
| Protective equipment | In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. |
| Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures | Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Use respiratory protective device against the effects of fumes / dust / aerosol. |
| Environmental precautions | Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course. |
| Methods and material for containment and cleaning up | Dispose of the material collected according to regulations. |
| Reference to other sections |
See Section 7 for information on safe handling. See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information. |
| Precautions for safe handling | Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. |
| Information about fire - and explosion protection | Dust can combine with air to form an explosive mixture. Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Keep respiratory protective device available. |
| Conditions for Safe Storage, Including any Incompatibilities | |
|---|---|
| Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles | Store only in the original receptacle. |
| Information about storage in one common storage facility | Not required. |
| Further information about storage conditions | Keep container tightly sealed. Protect from heat and direct sunlight. |
| Specific end use(s) | No further relevant information available. |
| Additional information about design of technical facilities | No further data; see section 7. | |
| Control Parameters | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace | Not Required. | |
| Exposure Controls Appropriate | ||
| Personal protectiveEquipment | ||
| General protective and hygienic measures | Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Be sure to clean skin thoroughly after work and before breaks. |
|
| Respiratory Protection | Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation. | |
| Protection of hands | The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product / the substance / the preparation. | |
| Material of gloves | The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. | |
| Penetration time of glove material | The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed. | |
| Eye protection | Safety Glasses | |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Cetyl Palmitate, Cetyl Hexadecanoate |
| Appearance: Form | Solid |
| Colour | White |
| Odour | Characteristic |
| Odour threshold | Not Determined |
| pH Value | Not Applicable |
| Change in Condition | |
| Melting point / freezing point | 47 - 52 °C (AOCS CC 3-25) |
| Boiling point / boiling range | 533 - 535 °C (at 760 mmHg) |
| Flammability (solid, gas) | Product is not flammable. |
| Auto-ignition Temp | Not determined. |
| Flash point | ca. 269.8 °C |
| Decomposition temperature | Not Determined |
| Explosive properties | Product does not present an explosion hazard. |
| Lower Explosion Limit | Not Determined |
| Upper Explosion Limit | Not Determined |
| Vapour pressure | Not Applicable |
| Density | Not Determined |
| Relative Density | Not Determined |
| Vapour Density | Not Applicable |
| Evaporation Rate | Not Applicable |
| Solubility in/Miscibility with water | Insoluble |
| Partition coefficient : n-octanol/water | ca. 15.051 log Pow |
| Viscosity | |
| Viscosity Dynamic | Not Applicable |
| Kinematic | Not Applicable |
| Reactivity | No further relevant information available. |
| Chemical stability | |
| Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided | No decomposition if used according to specifications |
| Possibility of hazardous reactions | Risk of dust explosion if enriched with fine dust in the presence of air. |
| Conditions to avoid | See Section 7 for information of safe handling. |
| Incompatible materials | See Section 7 for information of safe handling. |
| Hazardous decomposition products | No dangerous decomposition products known. |
| Information on Toxicological Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute toxicity | |||
| LD/LC50 values relevant for classification | |||
| 540-10-3 Hexadecyl Palmitate | Oral | LD50 | > 2,000 mg/kg bw (Rat) |
| Dermal | LD50 | >2,000 mg/kg bw (Rat) (RA 3687-46-5, OECD 402) | |
| Primary Irritant Effect | |||
| Skin corrosion / irritation | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| 540-10-3 hexadecyl palmitate | Irritation of skin | skin corrosion / irritation | (rabbit) (Erythema score 0, OECD 404) |
| Serious eye damage / irritation | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| 540-10-3 hexadecyl palmitate | Irritation of eyes | Eye damage / irritation | (rabbit) (OECD 405; Cornea opacity mean score 0) |
| Respiratory or skin sensitization | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met | ||
| 540-10-3 hexadecyl palmitate | Sensitisation | Sensitisation | (QSAR, not sensitizing) |
| Additional Toxicological Information | |||
| Repeated Dose Toxicity | |||
| 540-10-3 hexadecyl palmitate | Oral | NOAEL | ≥ 1,000 mg/kg bw/day (Rat, Sprague-Dawley) (OECD 422) |
| CMR effects (Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity and Toxicity for Reproduction) | |||
| Germ cell mutagenicity | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| 540-10-3 hexadecyl palmitate | Mutagenicity | (salmonella typhimurium) (Negative; RA 22766-83-2, OECD 471) | |
| Carcinogenicity | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| Reproductive toxicity | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| Toxicity for reproduction | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| 540-10-3 hexadecyl palmitate | Oral | NOAEL (fertility) | ≥ 1,000 mg/kg bw/day (Rat, Sprague-Dawley) (RA 22393-85-7, OECD 422) |
| Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) - single exposure | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) - repeated exposure | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| Aspiration hazard | Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. | ||
| Toxicity | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Toxicity | ||
| 540-10-3 hexadecyl palmitate | LC50 (96h) | > 100 mg/L (Fish, Danio rerio) (RA CAS 3234-85-3, Evonik, 2012) |
| NOELR (21d) | ≥ 100 mg/L (Daphnia magna) (nominal, WAF, OECD 211) | |
| Persistence and degradability | Readily biodegradable | |
| Other information | CAS No. 540-10-3: | |
| OECD Guideline 301 C RA CAS 17671-27-1, METI, 1992 | ||
| 75.3% degradation in 28 days (O2 Consumption) | ||
| Behaviour in Environmental Systems | ||
| Bio accumulative Potential | Does not accumulate in organisms | |
| Mobility in Soil | No further relevant information available. | |
| Additional Ecological Information | ||
| General notes | Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. | |
| Result of PBT and vPvB assessment | PBT: No | |
| vPvB: No | ||
| Other Adverse Effects | No further relevant information available. | |
| Waste treatment methods Recommendation | Must be specially treated adhering to official regulations. |
| Uncleaned Packaging Recommendation | Disposal must be made accordingly to official regulations. |
| The information provided in this Safety Data sheet is correct to the best of Mars Oleochemicals knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release, and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid for such product when used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in this SDS. MARS OLEO specifically disclaims any liability for any loss, injury or damage which may result from user or misuse of this product. | |
| All chemicals should be handled only by competent personnel, within a controlled environment. It is the buyers/ user's responsibility to ensure that his activities comply with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws, and to determine the conditions necessary for the safe user of this product. MARS OLEOCHEMICALS urges each customer or recipient of this SDS to study it carefully and consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand the data contained in this SDS and any hazards associated with the product. | |
| Not a hazardous material according to RID/ADR, GGVS/GGVE, ADNR, IMDG, ICAO-TI/IATADGR. | |
| UN-Number | Not Regulated |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | |
| Land Transport (ADR/RID) | Not Regulated |
| Maritime Transport (IMDG) | Not Regulated |
| Air Transport (IATA) | Not Regulated |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | |
|---|---|
| Land Transport (ADR/RID) | Not Regulated |
| Maritime Transport (IMDG) | Not Regulated |
| Air Transport (IATA) | Not Regulated |
| Packing Group | |
| Land Transport (ADR/RID) | Not Regulated |
| Maritime Transport (IMDG) | Not Regulated |
| Air Transport (IATA) | Not Regulated |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Special Precautions for User | Not Applicable. |
| Maritime Transport in Bulk Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code | Not Applicable. |
| UN "Model Regulation" | Not regulated |
| Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture. | |||
| EHS reference list | Substance is not listed. | ||
| GHS label elements | Not Applicable | ||
| Hazard pictograms | Not Applicable | ||
| Signal word | Not Applicable | ||
| Hazard statements | Not Applicable | ||
| Directive 2012/18/EU | Substance is not listed. | ||
| Named dangerous substances - ANNEX I | |||
| Other Regulations, Limitations and Prohibitive Regulations | |||
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| Positive Country Substance Listing for CAS No. 540-10-3 | USA (TSCA): ID 5007, Canada (DSL), Europe (EINECS): 208- 736-6, Japan (ENCS): 2-2489, Australia (AIIC), Korea (KECI/KECL): KE-18446, China (IECSC): 42313, China (IECIC): 03567, Philippines (PICCS), New Zealand (NZIoC), Taiwan (TCSI), Thailand (TECI), Vietnam (VNCI), Mexico (INSQ). | ||
| Note | The substance name and CAS numbers which are used for this product in the stated inventories may deviate from the information listed in Section 3. | ||
| Chemical safety assessment | A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out. | ||
| The information provided in this Safety Data sheet is correct to the best of Mars Oleochemicals knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release, and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid for such product when used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in this SDS. MARS OLEO specifically disclaims any liability for any loss, injury or damage which may result from user or misuse of this product. | |
| All chemicals should be handled only by competent personnel, within a controlled environment. It is the buyers/ user's responsibility to ensure that his activities comply with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws, and to determine the conditions necessary for the safe user of this product. MARS OLEOCHEMICALS urges each customer or recipient of this SDS to study it carefully and consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become aware of and understand the data contained in this SDS and any hazards associated with the product. | |
| Abbreviations and Acronyms | |
|---|---|
| NOAEL | No Observed Adverse Effect Level |
| RA | Read-across |
| LDLo | Lowest Published Lethal Dose |
| VOID | Not regulated / Not Classified / Not a Dangerous Good |
| LoS | Limit of Solubility |
| COS | Cornea Opacity Score |
| COC | Cleveland Open Cup |
| ADR | Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) |
| IMDG | International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods |
| IATA | International Air Transport Association |
| EINECS | European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances |
| CAS | Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society) |
| LC50 | Lethal concentration, 50 percent |
| LD50 | Lethal dose, 50 percent |
| PBT | Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic |
| vPvB | very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative |
| Sources |
|---|
| CAS No. 540-10-3 hexadecyl palmitate |
| Annex 12 of Resolution MEPC.225(64) 2012 Amendments to The International Code For The Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code). |
| ECHA Substance Registered Database for CAS No. 142-91-6. |
| Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), Sixth & Seventh Revised Edition. |
| HSDB for CAS No. 540-10-3. |
| IMO (2007). IBC Code 2007 Edition. |
| IMO (2014). IMDG Code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Incorporating Amendment 37-14. 2014 Edition, Volume 1 & 2. |
| ICOP (2014). The Industry Code of Practice on Chemical Classification and Hazard Communication. |
| ICOP (2019). The Industry Code of Practice on Chemical Classification and Hazard Communication (Amendment). |
| IMO (2020). IMDG Code International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. Incorporating Amendment 40-20. |
| Chemical Safety Report of Cetyl Palmitate CAS 540-10-3. |
| Official Journal of the European Union Commission Regulation (EU) No 453/2010. |
| Official Journal of the European Union Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/830. |
| Official Journal of the European Union Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/878. |
| Official Journal of the European Union Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. |
| Official Journal of the European Union Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. |
| P.U. (A) 310/2013. Occupational Safety Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations. |
| Data Compared to the Previous Version Altered. |
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MARS OLEOCHEMICALS® Revision 1 (Mar 31, 2023) New issuance of GHS SDS according to ChemGes. Revision 2 (January 01, 2025) |
| Department issuing SDS : Product Safety & Regulations Department |
| Contact : Product Safety & Regulations - sales@marsoleo.com |
| SDS Updated Date : 1 Jan 2025 |
| SDS Creation Date : 31 March 2023 |
| Version : 2.00 |
| Disclaimer : This Safety Data Sheet does not constitute any warranty or guarantee as to the quality, properties, condition or otherwise of the product. It has been prepared from the best knowledge available to us and we shall not be liable for any insufficiency or inaccuracy in such information in any case whatsoever. |
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