| Product | Palmitic Acid C16-90 % |
|---|---|
| INCI Name | Palmitic Acid, Hexadecenoic Acid, Palmitic Acid 90%, Fatty Acid C16-90% |
| H.S Code. | 2915.70.1000 |
| CAS No. | 57-10-3 |
| EINECS Number. | 200-312-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H32O2 |
| Origin | Vegetable Palm Oil, Palm Stearin |
| Physical Appearance | White Beads / Granular and Flake Form |
| Applications | Food & Nutritional Ingredients, Pharmaceutical Applications, Animal Feed & Livestock Nutrition, Dairy Cattle Performance Solutions, Ester Production, Soap Manufacturing, Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations, Coatings & Adhesives, Industrial Chemical Applications, and Oleochemical Derivatives including Fatty Alcohols and Fatty Amines. |
| Manufactured | Made In Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Palmitic Acid 90% Technical Data Sheet - TDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Description | Unit | Test Method | Specification - Limit |
| Physical Appearance at 30°C | Visual | Visual Appearance | White Flake/Bead |
| Acid value | mg KOH/g | AOCS Te 1a-64 | 216.0 - 220.0 |
| Saponification Value | mgKOH/g | AOCS TI 1a-64 | 217.0 - 221.0 |
| Iodine Value | g I2/100g | AOCS Tg 1a-64 | 0.5 Max. |
| Titer Deg | °C | AOCS Tr 1a-64 | 59.0 - 62.0 Max |
| Total Fatty Matter | % | By Calculation | 99.0% Min |
| Color Lovibond 5 1/4" (Yellow) | In 5,1/4" Cel | AOCS Cc 13e-92 | 3.0 Y Max. |
| Color Lovibond 5 1/4" (Red) | In 5,1/4" Cel | AOCS Cc 13e-92 | 0.3 R Max. |
| Color, APHA | Hazen | AOCS Td 1b-64 | 40.0 Max |
| Moisture Content | % | AOCS CA 2e-84 | 0.5 % Max |
| Carbon Chain Distribution | |||
| C14:0 Myristic Acid | % by GC | AOCS Ce 1e-91 | 4.0 Max |
| C16:0 Palmitic Acid | % by GC | AOCS Ce 1e-91 | 90.0 Min |
| C18:0 Stearic Acid | % by GC | AOCS Ce 1e-91 | 4.0 Max |
| Storage : Product stored in Beads form at temperature below 60°C is stable for min 2 years. | |||
Palmitic Acid 90% is from 100% Natural Tropical Vegetable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil origin and Kosher certified.
Palmitic Acid 16-90% is a high-purity saturated fatty acid with a 16-carbon chain, commonly sourced from natural vegetable oils and fats such as palm oil.
It is valued across multiple industries for its strong emulsifying ability, excellent thickening performance, and formulation stability.
In animal nutrition, Palmitic Acid C16-90% is utilized as an energy-rich feed additive, especially in ruminant diets, supporting improved milk yield and overall animal performance.
Key Applications : Widely applied in the production of soaps, detergents, personal care products (creams, lotions, cosmetics), candles, and industrial lubricants. It also serves as a key ingredient in surfactants, emulsifiers, food additives, pharmaceutical formulations.
| Product | Palmitic Acid C16-90 |
|---|---|
| Nutritional & Dairy Feed Solutions | High-quality Palmitic Acid 90% is extensively used in rumen bypass fat formulations and advanced dairy nutrition solutions. It helps enhance milk fat percentage, energy efficiency, and herd productivity, making it a preferred ingredient in modern livestock feed supplements. Its consistent composition supports improved metabolic performance and overall dairy output. |
| Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Applications | As a refined saturated fatty acid, Palmitic Acid C16–90% is widely utilized in pharmaceutical excipients, tablet lubricants, and controlled drug delivery systems. Its high purity and stability make it suitable for regulated pharma applications, ensuring reliable performance in formulations requiring premium-grade raw materials. |
| Livestock & Animal Nutrition | Palmitic Acid 90% is a valuable component in animal feed additives for cattle, poultry, and other livestock. It provides a high-energy source, improving feed conversion ratio, digestion efficiency, and overall animal growth, making it essential for commercial feed formulations and nutritional premixes. |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulations | A widely used ingredient in soaps, skincare creams, lotions, and emulsifiers, Palmitic Acid enhances product texture, stability, and moisturizing performance. It plays a key role in cosmetic formulations, improving consistency, spreadability, and skin-conditioning properties in both personal care and beauty products. |
| Industrial & Manufacturing Applications | Palmitic Acid C16–90% is broadly applied in industrial processes, including the production of metallic soaps, rubber additives, lubricants, candles, and plastics. It functions as an effective lubricating agent, release agent, and stabilizer, ensuring improved processing efficiency and product quality. |
| Oleochemical Derivatives & Surfactants | A critical raw material in the oleochemical industry, Palmitic Acid is used to manufacture fatty alcohols, surfactants, esters, and specialty chemicals. It is essential in detergent production, emulsifier systems, and industrial chemical synthesis, supporting sustainable and high-performance oleochemical derivatives. |
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