Potassium Palmitate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Potassium Hexadecanoate
- Hexadecanoic Acid Potassium Salt
Potassium palmitate supplier enquiries in Malaysia cover the potassium salt of palmitic acid, also known as potassium hexadecanoate. It is a defined C16 metallic soap used in cleansing, emulsifying, lubricant and oleochemical formulations.
Buyers may require technical flakes or granules, a fine-powder grade, or an aqueous soap concentrate for liquid dosing. Potassium soap content, moisture or solids, free fatty acid, alkalinity, colour and physical form are common quotation controls.
Potassium palmitate is used in selected personal-care soaps, industrial cleaners, emulsions and process-lubricant systems. It remains distinct from potassium laurate, potassium stearate and mixed soap-noodle products because the fatty-acid chain is part of the specification.
Send the required form, active basis, quality limits, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing and documentation are confirmed with the quotation.
- Formula
- C16H31KO2
- Grade
- technical flake, fine powder, aqueous soap concentrate
- Appearance
- white to cream powder or flakes, or a clear to hazy potassium soap concentrate
Potassium Palmitate grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical potassium palmitate | white to cream flakes or granules | — | Industrial soap, lubricant and processing formulations that specify a potassium salt based on palmitic acid. | Confirm the required dry pack format with the quotation. |
| Fine-powder potassium palmitate | fine white to off-white powder | — | Controlled blending and personal-care production where particle form, colour and free-fatty-acid limits are important. | Confirm the required protective packing with the quotation. |
| Potassium palmitate concentrate | aqueous liquid or soft soap concentrate | — | Pumped addition to liquid soap, emulsifying and lubricant systems where a pre-dispersed C16 potassium soap is preferred. | Confirm the required liquid pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy potassium palmitate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for potassium palmitate
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | white to cream powder or flakes, or aqueous soap concentrate according to form | — |
| Chemical identity | potassium salt of palmitic acid (hexadecanoic acid) | — |
| Fatty-acid chain | C16 palmitate | — |
| Potassium soap content | confirmed against the quoted active basis | — |
| Moisture or solids | controlled for the selected dry or aqueous grade | — |
| Free fatty acid, alkalinity and colour | confirmed against the buyer's formulation limits | — |
Potassium Palmitate applications
Safety and handling
Store dry grades sealed and protected from humidity. Keep liquid concentrates closed and follow the handling information supplied for the selected grade.
Common questions about potassium palmitate
Is potassium palmitate the same as potassium hexadecanoate?
Yes. Potassium hexadecanoate is the systematic name for potassium palmitate, the potassium salt of palmitic acid.
How is potassium palmitate different from potassium stearate?
Potassium palmitate contains a C16 fatty-acid chain, while potassium stearate contains a C18 chain. They are separate metallic soaps with different formulation behaviour and should be ordered against the specified identity.
Which form of potassium palmitate is suitable for manufacturing?
Flakes or granules support routine dry charging, fine powder suits controlled dispersion, and an aqueous concentrate supports pumped liquid batching. Match the form to the process and target active content.
What quality controls should be included in the enquiry?
State potassium soap content, moisture or solids, free fatty acid, alkalinity, colour and any particle-form requirements. The application may also set tighter limits on odour or insoluble matter.
How do I request potassium palmitate pricing in Malaysia?
Provide the required grade and form, specification, intended application, quantity, delivery location and document needs. Availability and packing are confirmed with the quotation.