Ethyl macadamiate
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Ethyl macadamiate is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
Ethyl macadamiate (Wikipedia)
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Ethyl macadamiate is the ester of ethyl alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Macadamia ternifolia seed oil. Ethyl macadamiate is used in some cosmetic formulations.
 Ethyl oleate, a major constituent of ethyl macadamiate
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Floramac 10
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.109.339 |
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| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.88 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 10 °C (50 °F; 283 K) (congeals) |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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