Appearance
White crystalline powder
Function
Because it is inexpensive and adds texture to processed foods (convenience food), palmitic acid and its sodium salt find wide use including foodstuffs.
Synonyms
Palmitic Acid 95% FCC Kosher; 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
- 55 lb. Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Food & bev.
Product Class
- Fatty acids
- emollient & esters
- vegetable oils
Other
- Origin: Vegetable/Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NON REGULATED CHEMICALS NOI CLASS 55
- Kosher Status: Kosher
- Flash Point: >230 øF
- Melting Point: 61-62.5 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 256.42 g/mol