Palmitic Acid C16-80, also known as Hexadecanoic Acid, is a palm-derived saturated fatty acid with a 16-carbon structure and molecular formula C₁₆H₃₂O₂. With a minimum C16 purity of 80%, this grade is designed for applications where cost efficiency and functional performance are both essential.
Produced from high-quality palm oil fractions, Palmitic Acid C16-80 delivers consistent quality, stable composition, and excellent processing flexibility. It is typically supplied in white to pale flakes or beads, allowing smooth handling, fast melting, and easy blending across industrial formulations.
This grade is biodegradable, derived from renewable vegetable sources, and suitable for large-scale manufacturing industries seeking a reliable and economical fatty acid solution. Palmitic Acid C16-80 is widely used in soaps, detergents, candles, industrial chemicals, and feed applications due to its versatility and dependable performance.
Palmitic Acid C16-80 is from 100% Natural Tropical Vegetable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil origin and Kosher certified.
| Product | Palmitic Acid C16-80 |
|---|---|
| INCI Name / Origin | Hexadecenoic Acid, Fatty Acid C16-80, Palmitic Acid, Palmitic Acid 80% |
| H.S Code | 2915.70.1000 |
| CAS No. | 57-10-3 |
| SDS - Safety Data Sheet | Palmitic Acid 80% - Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - MSDS |
| TDS - Technical Data Sheet | Palmitic Acid 80% TDS |
| COA - Certificate of Analysis | Palmitic Acid 80% COA |
| Heavy Metal Test | Heavy Metal Analysis for Palmitic Acid |
| Dioxin Test | Dioxin Analysis for Palmitic Acid |
| Molecular Formula | C16H32O2 |
| EINECS No. | 200-312-9 |
| Origin | Vegetable Palm Oil, Palm Stearin |
| Physical Appearance | White Beads / Granular and Flake Form |
| Applications | Food and Nutrition - Ingredients for human consumption and specialized dairy cattle nutrition. Pharmaceuticals - Raw materials and intermediates for medicinal formulations. Animal Feed - Nutritionally balanced components to enhance livestock health. Personal Care & Cosmetics - Esters, soaps, and other compounds for skincare, haircare, and hygiene products. Industrial Applications - Lubricants, metallic soaps, coatings, adhesives, and a variety of specialty chemicals. Oleochemicals - Key derivatives such as fatty alcohols and fatty amines for versatile industrial and consumer uses. |
| Manufactured | Made In Malaysia, Indonesia |
| Palmitic Acid C16-80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Method | Specification | Typical value |
| Physical Appearance at 30°C | Visual Appearance | White Flake/Bead | Confirm |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | AOCS Te 1a-64/ISO 660 | 215.0 - 230.0 | 222.3 |
| Saponification Value mgKOH/g | AOCS TI 1a-64/ISO 3657 | 216.0 - 231.0 | 223.8 |
| Iodine Value % (g I2/100g) | AOCS Tg 1a-64/ISO 3961 | 12.0 Max | 8.0 % |
| Titer Deg °C | AOCS Tr 1a-64/ISO 935 | 55.0 Min | 58.4 % |
| Total Fatty Matter % | By Calculation | 98.0% Min | 99.8 % |
| Color Lovibond 5 1/4" (Yellow) | AOCS Cc 13e-92/BS 684:1.14 | 15.0 Y Max | - |
| Color Lovibond 5 1/4" (Red) | AOCS Cc 13e-92/BS 684:1.14 | 1.5 R Max. | - |
| Free Fatty Acid % | AOCS Ca 5a-40 | 98 % Min | - |
| Color, APHA (Hazen) | - | - | - |
| Moisture Content % | AOCS CA 2e-84 | 0.5 % Max | - |
| Chain Distribution | |||
| < C14 % & Below Fatty Acids | AOCS Ce 1a-13 | 5.0 Max | - |
| C14:0 Myristic Acid | AOCS Ce 1a-13 | - | - |
| C16:0 Palmitic Acid | AOCS Ce 1a-13 | 80.0 Min | - |
| C18:0 Stearic Acid | AOCS Ce 1a-13 | 20.0 Max | - |
| Storage: Product stored in Beads form at temperature below 60°C is stable for min 2 years. | |||
Palmitic Acid is a long-chain saturated fatty acid primarily sourced from vegetable oils and fats. Renowned for its versatility, it finds extensive application across cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial sectors, offering superior emulsifying, thickening, and stabilizing capabilities.
The C16 - 80% palmitic acid variant is particularly valued in animal nutrition, where it serves as an energy-rich supplement in specialized feed formulations for ruminants, including dairy cattle.
Its wide-ranging end-use applications include soaps, detergents, lotions, creams, candles, lubricants, surfactants, emulsifiers, food-grade additives, pharmaceuticals, and coatings. Additionally, it functions as a softening agent, dispersant, and consistency enhancer, adding performance and stability to a variety of products.
Palmitic Acid C16-80 is commonly used in the soap and detergent sector, where it contributes to solid bar formation, improves texture, and supports stable foam generation. Its balanced composition makes it an efficient raw material for producing cost-effective laundry soaps and multipurpose cleaning bars.
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