Potassium palmitate

Potassium palmitate (CAS 2624-31-9, EC 220-088-6) is the potassium salt of palmitic acid, commercially available under trade names including Nonsoul PK 1 and Nonsoul PK 2. It carries no assigned E-code and is also referred to as potassium hexadecanoate or Kaliumpalmitat in German-language markets.

In personal care formulations, potassium palmitate acts as a saponification product that generates lather and emulsifies sebum and oils, making it a functional base in bar soaps and cleansing creams. In textile and leather processing, it serves as an emulsifying and degreasing agent, enabling uniform distribution of treatment liquors across fiber surfaces.

Potassium palmitate is supplied in compliance with REACH registration requirements for the European market. Procurement teams should confirm grade specifications against intended application requirements, as purity and concentration vary between industrial and personal care grades. Suppliers typically offer the material in drum or bulk quantities.