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Mosselman Palmitic Acid 98% (57-10-3)

Mosselman Palmitic Acid 98% (57-10-3) is a saturated fatty acid with a chain length of 16 carbons occuring in natural fats. This type contains more than 98% of palmitic acid. Palmitic acid is used in the manufacture of palmitates, lubricants, soaps, cosmetics etc.

INCI Name: Palmitic Acid

Ingredient Name: Palmitic Acid

Chemical Name: Palmitic acid

CAS Number: 57-10-3

Functions: Emulsifier, Fatty Acid & Lipid, Lubricant, Surfactant

Chemical Family: Fatty Acids, Organic Acids

Synonyms: 1-Pentadecanecarboxylic Acid, Hexadecoic Acid, Hexadecylic Acid, Hexaectylic Acid, N-Hexadecanoic acid, Palmitinic Acid, Palmitoic Acid, Pentadecanecarboxylic Acid

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    Chemical Name
    INCI Name
    Ingredient Name
    Agrochemical Functions
    Cleaning Ingredients Functions
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
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    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    57-10-3
    EC No.
    200-312-9

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    Applications & Uses

    Application Format
    Bath & Shower Applications
    Home Care Applications
    I&I Cleaning Applications

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Colourless to white solid
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Titer58-63°C
    Fatty Acid Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    C16 Palmitic Contentmin. 98%
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Acid Value215-223mg KOH/g
    Iodine Valuemax. 1g I₂/100 g
    Colormax. 2Y/0.4RLovibond 5 ¼ ”
    Saponification Value216-224mg KOH/g

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