Sodium palmitate

Sodium palmitate (CAS 408-35-5) is the sodium salt of palmitic acid, produced through the saponification of palm-derived fats and oils. It functions as a surfactant, emulsifier, and foam-control agent across food processing and industrial cleaning applications.

In soap and personal care manufacturing, it is a primary fatty acid soap base that contributes lather structure and bar hardness in solid soap formulations. Food processors use it as an emulsifier and anti-foaming agent in baked goods and processed fat systems.

Textile and leather operations apply it as a lubricant and processing aid during fiber treatment and hide preparation. It is essential where controlled slip and emulsification are required for high-performance industrial manufacturing environments.

In paper manufacturing, it supports sizing and surface treatment processes that improve water resistance and printability. This versatile chemical ensures consistent results across various substrates and mechanical processing stages in large-scale production.

Sodium palmitate is supplied as a white to off-white powder or flake. Food-grade and technical-grade specifications are the most commonly traded forms, with food-grade material conforming to FCC or relevant regional food additive standards.

Purity levels typically range from 90% to 99%, depending on grade and intended application. Our supply chain ensures that all batches meet rigorous quality control measures for consistency and performance in your specific industrial formulation.