Description

Potassium Palmitate is the potassium salt of palmitic acid, a fundamental fatty acid derivative. This compound serves as a versatile surfactant and intermediate, valued for its emulsifying and cleansing properties in various formulations. It is a key ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, soap, detergent, and chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Soap and Detergent Manufacturing: Acts as a primary soap component, contributing to lather and cleaning efficacy in solid and liquid formulations.
• Personal Care Products: Used as an emulsifier and surfactant in creams, lotions, and cleansing bars.
• Industrial Cleaners: Serves as a key ingredient in metal cleaning and degreasing compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a crucial intermediate or catalyst in organic synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Textile Processing: Employed as a softening agent and lubricant in fiber treatment.
• Emulsion Stabilizer: Helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions in various industrial and cosmetic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Palmitate
CAS No.	2624-31-9
Molecular Formula	C16H31KO2
Molecular Weight	294.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Palmitic Acid Potassium Salt; Hexadecanoic Acid, Potassium Salt; Potassium Hexadecanoate; Potassium Cetylcarboxylate; Potassium n-Hexadecanoate; Cetyl Potassium; Soap (Potassium Palmitate)
EINECS	220-088-6

Quality Control

Our Potassium Palmitate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Potassium Palmitate)	≥ 95.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Acid Value	Contact for details
Alkalinity (as KOH)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.