Dextrin Palmitate

Dextrin Palmitate 1
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AKA: 83271-10-7, (3R, 4S, 5S, 6R)-2-[(2R, 3S, 4R, 5R)-4, 5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R, 5R, 6S)-4, 5, 6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, 4, 5-triol;hexadecanoic acid, IPYYWJABWFHFTE-PHSJBMKXSA-N, C34H64O18, 6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3-yl]oxy-tetrahydropyran-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydropyran-3, 5-triol;palmitic acid
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginTypically derived from dextrin (a polysaccharide) and palmitic acid from plant oils like palm or coconut. Produced through esterification of dextrin with palmitic acid to create a surfactant compound.
See also: Dextrin, hexadecanoate (annotation moved to).
Formula
C34H64O18
Mol. Weight
760.90
CAS #
83271-10-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Anticaking
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Prevents Clumping
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Wound Healing
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 680)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 680)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions slight (CIR 680)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0001–16.8%
Rinse-off0.0002–0.0097%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR