Palmitic Acid C16-85

Name: Palmitic Acid C16-85
Brand: Mars Oleochemicals
SKU: Mars-PalmiticAcid-C1685
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Palmitic Acid, also known as Hexadecanoic acid, is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon atom chain and the molecular formula C₁₆H₃₂O₂. Palmitic Acid C16-85 is fatty acid derived primarily from palm oil and palm kernel oil, and contains over 85% C16 fatty acid content.

In its physical form, Palmitic Acid appears as a solid white crystalline substance, available in beads or flakes. It is readily biodegradable and GMO-free.

Palmitic acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon chain derived from natural vegetable Palm Oil Mars Oleochemicals Malaysia

Fatty Acid Specifications

Oleic Acid 72% Min
Oleic Acid 75% Min
Oleic Acid 80% Min
Caprylic-Capric Acid C8-10
Caprylic Acid C8-99% Min
Capric Acid C10-99% Min

Palmitic Acid C16-85 is from 100% Natural Tropical Vegetable Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil origin and Kosher certified.

Product	Palmitic Acid C16-85
INCI Name / Origin	Hexadecanoic Acid / Vegetable Origin
H.S Code	2915.70.1000
CAS No.	57-10-3
Molecular Formula	C16H32O2
EINESCS No.	200-312-9
Origin	Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil
Physical Appearance	White Beads / Flake Form

Palmitic Acid C16-85 Specification

Palmitic Acid C16-85
Parameter	Method	Specification	Typical value
Acid value mg KOH/g	AOCS Te 1a-64	217.0 - 221.0
Iodine Value % Max	AOCS Tg 1a-64	0.5% Max.
Titer Deg °C	AOCS Tr 1a-64	61.0 - 63.0 Max.
Colour Lovibond 5 1/4"	AOCS Cc 13e-92	1.0 R Max. / 1.0 Y Max.
Additional Specification
Saponification Value mg KOH/g	AOCS Tl 1a-64	217.0 - 223.0
Water Content % Max.		0.2 % Max.
Unsap Matter % Max.		1.0 % Max.
Chain Distribution
C-14 Myristic Acid	ISO 5508	1.0 Max
C-16 Palmitic Acid	ISO 5509	85.0 Min
C-18 Stearic Acid		1.0 Max
Storage : Product stored in Beads form at temperature below 60°C is stable for min 2 years.

Applications and End Uses

Palmitic Acid C16-85 is used extensively across a wide range of industries due to its versatile chemical properties. Its major applications include:

Personal Care and Cosmetics : Used as an emulsifier, thickener, and emollient in creams, lotions, shampoos, and soaps.
Soaps and Detergents : A key ingredient in bar soap manufacturing and cleaning formulations.
Pharmaceuticals : Acts as an excipient in creams, ointments, and capsule formulations.
Food and Beverage : Used as a texturing agent and a component in food-grade emulsifiers, as well as in wax coatings for fruits and vegetables.
Surfactants and Esters : A raw material in the production of anionic and non-ionic surfactants, as well as esters such as isopropyl palmitate.
Industrial Applications : Palmitic Acid is used in the manufacture of fatty alcohols, fatty amines, and esters. It also serves as a key ingredient in the production of metal soaps, lubricants, and surface finishing agents. Additionally, it is utilized in the creation of fragrances and flavors, as well as in resins, coatings, and plastics. T
Textile industry : It uses Palmitic Acid in finishing chemicals, while paper manufacturing incorporates it in additives and adhesives. Furthermore, it is an important component in animal feed formulations. Additionally, Palmitic Acid can be chemically modified or combined with other ingredients to produce value-added derivatives such as cetyl alcohol, isopropyl palmitate, and other specialty ingredients used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications.

PACKING SHIPPING AND STORAGE

Product : Palmitic Acid C16-85
Loading : 1 Unit 20 FT Container
Packing : 25 Kgs. Net. X 480 Polyethylene - Laminated Bags = 12 MT Per 20 FT FCL / Unpalletized
Packing : 25 Kgs. Net. X 560 Polyethylene - Laminated Bags = 14 MT Per 20 FT FCL / Palletized
Packing : 25 Kgs. Net X 960 Polyethylene - Laminated Bags = 24 MT Per 40 FT FCL / Unpalletized
Packing : 25 Kgs. Net X 960 Polyethylene - Laminated Bags = 24 MT Per 40 FT FCL / Palletized
Packing : 700 Kgs. Net X 20 Bags = 14 MT Per 20 FT Full Container Load / Palletized
Packing : 700 Kgs. Net X 35 Bags = 24.5 MT Per 40 FT Full Container Load / Palletized
Storage : Keep in cool and dry place, avoid extreme heat and cold, Store in clean, dry preferably Stored at ambient temperature.