Palmitic Acid

Palmitic Acid

Item No. EMF-PALMITACID-01
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Description
Description
Emulsifying fatty acid derived from palm oil that is made in an environmentally sustainable manner by a manufacturer who is a full-fledged member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and fully complies with all domestic and international regulatory requirements for fair trade. Saponification value 218-222. HLB 11-12 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).
Benefits
  • Acts as viscosity builder, emollient and co-emulsifier
  • Acts also as superfatting agent and opacifier
  • Widely used to improve emollience and thickness of emulsions
Use
Add to formulas to the heated oil phase to melt the crystals. Typical use level 0.25 - 3%. For external use only.
Applications
Creams, cream rinses, shampoos and conditioners, soaps, and many other basic cosmetic preparations.
CAS
57-10-3
INCI
Palmitic acid
composition
Palmitic acid
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
White crystals or flakes
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether and most organic solvents
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
Malaysia
Raw Material Source
Palm oil sourced from sustainable source (RSPO)
Manufacture
Palmitic acid is produced from fats and oils by the saponification of the triglycerides using hot water. The resulting mixture is then distilled.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3402130000