Palmitic acid, as the name implies, is a fatty acid present in palm oil. It can also be derived from many other plant and vegetable sources — in fact, it is the most commonly occurring natural fatty acid in the world. As a result of this ubiquity, it has a wide range of uses in manufacturing and other applications.
For more than 70 years, Acme-Hardesty has been a leading North American producer of oleochemicals and refined palm oil products. We are a member of the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), which means we work exclusively with raw materials that have been ethically and sustainably obtained.
What Is Palmitic Acid?
Palmitic acid — also known as hexadecanoic acid — is available in liquid or solid (bead or flake) forms. It has a light odor and a white or pale appearance, and it can last for up two years when stored according to instructions in the product SDS (one year in its liquid form).
Acme-Hardesty offers several varieties of palmitic acid for use in different industrial processes. Our main product is minimum 98-percent pure, though a 95-percent and 92-percent version are available, too. FG- and kosher-certified palmitic acids are available for use in food and beverage products.
We Are the Oleochemical Experts
Acme-Hardesty palmitic acid is REACh-Exempt, not tested on animals, free of peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, grains, dairy, eggs, fish, gluten and GMOs. We are a preferred supplier to many of North America’s most prominent manufacturers, offering a high-quality product verified to AOCS standards.
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