Dextrin Palmitate

Dextrin Palmitate is a starch derivative (dextrin) esterified with palmitic acid, used as a texturizing thickener and water-in-oil emulsion stabilizer, often in pressed powders and gel creams. Testing on this and closely related dextrin fatty-acid esters reported no eye irritation in rabbits and a high oral LD50 in rats, pointing to low acute hazard, though a dedicated CIR panel report specific to this ester has not been published.

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