CETYL LACTATE

CETYL LACTATE = HEXADECYL LACTATE  

CAS number.:35274-05-6
EC number.: 252-478-7
MDL number: MFCD00152336
Molecular Formula: C19H38O3

Cetyl/myristyl lactate is a white, wax-like solid made from lactic acid and esters of cetyl/myristyl alcohols. 

USES and APPLICATIONS of CETYL LACTATE:
-CETYL LACTATE is used as a skin lubricant and emollient with excellent softening properties, which makes skin and hair soft to the touch. 
-CETYL LACTATE reduces glare, stickiness, and other effects of oil while also helping to prevent drying from alcohols and protect skin and hair. 
-CETYL LACTATE also helps promote skin absorption of pharmaceuticals
-CETYL LACTATE is used in lipsticks, mascaras, nail polish removers, hand lotions, cream, rouges and many other cosmetics, shampoos, hair lacquers and other hair products, deodorants, antiperspirants.

-Buffer agent
-Binding agent
-Moisturizer
-Exfoliant
-Softening effect
-Cetyl lactate can be used as solid flavors and oil-soluble pharmaceutical additive solubilizers. 
-Also applies to the oily components of cosmetics, bath, etc.
-Nonionic emollient.
To improve feel and texture of cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of CETYL LACTATE:
Molecular Weight: 314.5
Solubility: Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
APPEARANCE: 
White to off-white flakes with a faint fatty buttery odor
White solid; Faint fatty butter-like aroma
ASSAY: 88.00 to 100.00 %
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.89300 to 0.90500 @ 28.00 °C
POUNDS/GALLON: 7.431 to 7.531
MELTING POINT: 35.00 to 44.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
BOILING POINT: 353.00 to 354.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
ACID VALUE: 3.00 max. KOH/g
SAPONIFICATION VALUE: 174.00 to 189.00
FLASH POINT: 320.00 °F. TCC
LOGP (O/W): 6.69
ODOR TYPE: buttery
ODOR: faint fatty buttery
Physical state    
White to light yellow soft solid
Colour    : no data available
Odour: no data available
Melting point/freezing point: -43°C(lit.)
Flammability: no data available
Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit: no data available
Flash point: 91°C(lit.)
Auto-ignition temperature: no data available
Decomposition temperature: no data available
pH: no data available
Kinematic viscosity: no data available
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: no data available
Vapour pressure: no data available
Density and/or relative density: 0.915 g/cm3
Relative vapour density: no data available
Particle characteristics: no data available

FIRST AID MEASURES of CETYL LACTATE:
-Description of necessary first-aid measures:
*If inhaled.
Move the victim into fresh air. 
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. 
If not breathing, give artificial respiration and consult a doctor immediately. Do not use mouth to mouth resuscitation if the victim ingested or inhaled the chemical.

*Following skin contact:
Take off contaminated clothing immediately. 
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. 
Consult a doctor.
*Following eye contact:
Rinse with pure water for at least 15 minutes. 
Consult a doctor.

*Following ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water. 
Do not induce vomiting. 
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 
Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
-Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed: no data available
-Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary: no data available

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of CETYL LACTATE:
-Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Use personal protective equipment.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let the chemical enter drains. 
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Collect and arrange disposal. 
Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. 
Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.

FIREFIGHTING MEASURES of CETYL LACTATE:
-Suitable extinguishing media:
Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcohol-resistant foam.
-Specific hazards arising from the chemical: no data available

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of CETYL LACTATE:
-Control parameters:
Occupational Exposure limit values: no data available
Biological limit values: no data available
-Appropriate engineering controls:
Ensure adequate ventilation. 
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 

-Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE):
Eye/face protection:
Wear tightly fitting safety goggles with side-shields conforming to EN 166(EU) or NIOSH (US).

*Skin protection:
Handle with gloves. 
Wash and dry hands. 
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

*Respiratory protection:
Respiratory protection is not required. 
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Thermal hazards: no data available

*Body Protection:
Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place.
The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

*Control of environmental exposure:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. 
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

HANDLING and STORAGE of CETYL LACTATE:
-Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. 
Wear suitable protective clothing. 
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. 
Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.

SYNONYMS:
n-Hexadecyl lactate
hexadecyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, hexadecyl ester
hexadecyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Lactic acid hexadecyl ester
Palmityllactate