Appearance
White crystalline powder
Function
Palmitic acid is used to produce soaps, cosmetics, and release agents. Hydrogenation of palmitic acid yields cetyl alcohol, which is used to produce detergents and cosmetics.
Synonyms
Palmitic Acid 95%; T/N: Edenor C16 92; T/N: PALMAC 95-16 Flakes; 1-PentadecaneCarboxylic Acid; Palmitic Acid; Unistrene 9016; Hystrene 9016 Flake; Hydrofol; LunacP95
Storage
Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Packages
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 kg. HDPE OH Pail
- 50 lb. Bag
- 25 kg. Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Fatty acids
- emollient & esters
- vegetable oils
Other
- Origin: Vegetable/Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: >230 øF
- Melting Point: 61-62.5 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 256.42 g/mol