Sodium Palmitate Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Sodium Hexadecanoate
- Hexadecanoic Acid Sodium Salt
Sodium palmitate supplier enquiries in Malaysia are for the C16 sodium soap derived from palmitic acid. The same material may be named sodium hexadecanoate, but the order still needs a defined physical form and soap-assay basis.
Soap manufacturers can request fine powder for quicker incorporation, coarse flakes or granules for lower-dust charging, or a controlled-composition grade for tighter colour and residual-acid limits. Moisture, alkalinity, insoluble matter and particle form help determine whether the material fits the production method.
Demand comes from bar-soap and detergent production, palm-based oleochemical processing, soap-structured personal care and selected release or lubricant preparations. A sodium palmitate specification targets a known C16 salt and should not be replaced automatically with sodium stearate, sodium myristate or mixed soap noodles.
Include the required form, assay basis, quality limits, application, order quantity and delivery point in the enquiry. The quotation confirms commercial availability, packing, documents and delivery timing.
- Formula
- C16H31NaO2
- Grade
- soap-manufacturing powder, coarse flake or granule, controlled-composition grade
- Appearance
- white, ivory or cream-coloured dry soap in powder, flake or granular form
Sodium 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soap-manufacturing sodium palmitate | white to ivory powder | — | Addition to bar-soap and cleansing bases when the producer needs a known C16 sodium-soap contribution rather than an unspecified fatty-acid blend. | Dry packing is matched to the order quantity and handling method. |
| Coarse sodium palmitate | cream-coloured flakes or granules | — | Larger production batches that favour lower dust, straightforward conveying and slower controlled incorporation into heated soap or process mixtures. | Dry packing is confirmed with the commercial offer. |
| Controlled-composition sodium palmitate | uniform fine powder | — | Specialty formulations where colour, residual free acid, alkalinity and insoluble matter need closer control than a general soap-making grade. | Protective packing is confirmed for the selected specification. |
How to buy sodium palmitate from ChemTrade
Request a quote for sodium 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical form | powder, flakes or granules as ordered | — |
| Identity | sodium hexadecanoate, the sodium soap derived from palmitic acid | — |
| Carbon-chain designation | C16 fatty-acid salt | — |
| Soap assay | reported on the basis used by the quoted grade | — |
| Residual moisture | agreed for the selected dry form and processing requirement | — |
| Quality controls | free palmitic acid, alkalinity, colour and insolubles confirmed where specified | — |
Sodium Palmitate applications
Safety and handling
Maintain closed, dry storage and prevent contact with humidity or process dirt. Use the handling guidance supplied for the selected particle form.
Common questions about sodium palmitate
Do sodium palmitate and sodium hexadecanoate name the same material?
Yes. Both terms identify the sodium salt produced from palmitic acid. Buyers should still state whether they need powder, flakes or granules and define the soap-assay basis used in their specification.
Why order sodium palmitate instead of a mixed soap base?
A standalone sodium palmitate grade gives the formulator a defined C16 soap input. Mixed soap bases can contain several fatty-acid salts, so they are not equivalent when the recipe controls the chain distribution.
How should powder, flakes and granules be selected?
Powder supports faster dispersion and closer small-batch dosing. Flakes or granules generally reduce dust and suit conveying or gradual addition in larger heated batches. The plant's charging method should guide the choice.
Which quality limits are normally stated for sodium palmitate?
The purchase specification may cover soap assay, moisture, residual free palmitic acid, alkalinity, colour and insoluble matter. Include any odour or particle-size limits that affect the finished formulation.
What should a sodium palmitate price request include?
Send the required physical form, composition limits, application, quantity, receiving location and document needs. Commercial availability and packing are then confirmed in the quotation.