Potassium palmitate

Potassium palmitate (CAS 2624-31-9), also recognized under E-470(i) in food-grade contexts, is the potassium salt of palmitic acid used commercially as a surfactant and soap base.

Where is Potassium palmitate used?

• Personal care: primary saponification product in soap manufacturing
• Bar and liquid soaps: contributes to lather structure and skin feel
• Food: emulsifier and anti-caking agent in processed foods, bakery products and confectionery coatings
• Textile and leather processing: scouring and degreasing agent that removes natural oils and residues from fiber and hide surfaces
• Paper manufacturing: sizing and coating formulations that improve water resistance and surface uniformity
• It functions in cleaning, foam control and emulsification.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels and active content vary by grade; buyers should confirm specification sheets against their requirements.