Stearyl acetate
Other names: Stearyl acetate, octadecyl acetate, octadecyl ester
Harm score: 3 (Harmless chemicals)
Stearyl acetate, also known as stearyl acetate, octadecyl acetate or octadecyl ester, is an organic compound that belongs to the esters of carboxylic acids. The name Stearyl acetate comes from the combination of its two components: stearic acid and acetic acid. It is a white crystalline substance with a waxy consistency and a slight floral odor.
Stearyl acetate is commonly used in the cosmetic and personal care industries. Its main use is as an emollient and artificial fragrance in various types of cosmetics and personal care products such as creams, lotions and shampoos. It is also included in some types of soaps where it acts as an emollient. Its delicate fragrance and conditioning properties make it an ideal ingredient for skin and hair care products. In addition to the cosmetics industry, stearyl acetate is also used as a lubricant in the textile industry, in the manufacture of plastics and as an intermediate in the production of other chemical compounds.
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