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Ethylhexyl Palmitate

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Other Concerns

Use restrictions (low) and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate)

SYNONYMS

● 2-ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
● 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER HEXADECANOIC ACID
● 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER PALMITIC ACID
● 2-ETHYLHEXYL HEXADECANOATE
● 2-ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
● ALKYL (14,16,18) 2-ETHYL HEXANOATE
● ELFACOS EHP
● ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE
● HEXADECANOIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER
● HEXADECANOIC ACID, 2ETHYLHEXYL ESTER
● OCTYL PALMITATE
● PALMITIC ACID, 2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.


Ethylhexyl Palmitate is an ester of 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

Common concerns

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  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

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Products with this Ingredient

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lipstick614 products
lip gloss491 products
foundation391 products
eye shadow264 products
lip balm238 products
bronzer/highlighter226 products
blush205 products
concealer169 products
brow liner121 products
moisturizer117 products
facial moisturizer/treatment108 products
lip plumper88 products
eye liner88 products
daily use with SPF71 products
lip liner61 products
recreational sunscreen51 products
mask46 products
facial powder44 products
nail polish42 products
hand cream40 products
makeup primer33 products
CC cream27 products
around-eye cream24 products
facial cleanser24 products
makeup remover23 products
setting powder/spray23 products
lip balm with SPF23 products
exfoliant/scrub19 products
serums & essences19 products
hair styling aide18 products
conditioner17 products
body oil14 products
baby sunscreen12 products
BB cream11 products
hair treatment/serum11 products
anti-aging9 products
foot moisturizer9 products
body art7 products
depilatory5 products
antiperspirant/deodorant5 products
beard care5 products
fragrance for men5 products
body firming lotion4 products
sunless tanning4 products
after shave4 products
bath oil/salts/soak4 products
cuticle treatment3 products
after sun product3 products
skin fading/lightener3 products
3 products
shampoo3 products
bar soap3 products
hair removal waxes2 products
styling gel/lotion2 products
toners/astringents2 products
nail treatment2 products
hair color and bleaching2 products
shaving cream2 products
body wash/cleanser2 products
mascara2 products
fragrance for women2 products
foot odor control2 products
nail glue2 products
baby lotion1 products
baby shampoo1 products
baby soap1 products
body spray1 products
shaving cream (men's)1 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
glitter1 products
other eye makeup1 products
foot cleansing1 products
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beard oil1 products
body powder1 products
beard cleanser1 products
baby wipes1 products
makeup removing wipes1 products
liquid hand soap1 products
bubble bath1 products

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Human any irritant - strong evidenceCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
9 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemicalNLM PubMed

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Uncertain environmental toxin and uncertain persistent or bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada Domestic Substance List
  • CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.

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