Sodium palmitate

Agent Name
Sodium palmitate
CAS Number
408-35-5
Formula
C16-H32-O2.Na
Major Category
Other Uses
Sodium palmitate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Hexadecanoic acid, sodium salt; Palmitic acid sodium salt; Sodium hexadecanoate; Sodium pentadecanecarboxylate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Emulsifiers/Surfactants
Description
White to yellow solid; [Hawley] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as polymerization catalyst (synthetic rubbers) and emulsifier; Used in laundry and toilet soaps, detergents, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and printing inks; [Hawley]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
5.46E-12 mm Hg

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