Palmitic Acid 98%

CAS# 57-10-3

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Property

  • Acid Value
  • Saponification Value
  • Iodine Value
  • Titer
  • Color Lovibond Yellow
  • Color Lovibond Red
  • C12
  • C14
  • C16
  • C18

Unit

  • mg KOH/g
  • mg KOH/g
  • g l2/100g
  • °C
  • 5.25” Lovibond
  • 5.25” Lovibond
  • %
  • %
  • %
  • %

Specification

  • 217 - 220
  • 218 - 221
  • 0.5 Maximum
  • 61 - 63
  • 2.0 Typical Value
  • 0.2 Typical Value
  • 1.0 Maximum
  • 2 Maximum
  • 98 - 100
  • 2 Maximum

Application

Palmitic Acid 98% is a saturated fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone, naturally abundant in palm oil and other vegetable sources. It serves as a versatile ingredient across industries, commonly used in the production of soaps, as an emulsifier in cosmetics, and as an industrial mold release agent for plastics. Beyond these roles, palmitic acid and its sodium salts function as natural food additives and are applied in pharmaceuticals, animal feed, esters, rust inhibitors, and surfactants. Its broad utility also extends to transparent soaps, personal care products, lubricants, metallic soaps, coatings, adhesives, and as a key raw material in the manufacture of fatty alcohols and fatty amines.

Grades Available

Food Grade, Kosher

Packaging

ChemCeed offers this product packaged in 25 kg bag quantities. Please inquire about custom packaging.

Synonyms

Hexadecanoic Acid

Molecular Formula

C16H32O2

Market Segment

Personal Care, Plastics, Food, Pharmaceuticals

Product Uses

Soapmaking, Cosmetics, Shaving Cream, Hair Care Products, Lotion, Fruit Wax, Release Agent, Pigment Dispersant, Gelling Agent, Anti Ageing Creams & Lotions, Antiperspirants, Bar Soaps, Conditioners, Deodorants, Emollient, Emulsifier, Eye Shadow, Facial Cleansers, Foundations – Cosmetic, Gel Formation, Hair Conditioners, Hand Creams, Lip Gloss, Lipsticks, Mascara, Moisturizing Creams and Lotions, Mold Release Agent, Plastics, Skin Care Products, Textile Finishes, Waxes