Palmitic Acid Flakes (Kort Acid 1698) – Cosmetic & Soap Making Fatty Acid

Palmitic Acid (Kort Acid 1698) Flakes is one of the most abundant and widely used fatty acids in cosmetic and soap-making formulation — and for good reason. Derived from vegetable palm sources and supplied in clean, easy-to-handle white flakes, it brings structural integrity, skin-conditioning properties, and formulation versatility to everything it touches.

In a bar of soap, it’s the ingredient that gives the bar its firmness and contributes to that satisfying, creamy lather that feels genuinely cleansing. In a cream or lotion, it acts as an emollient and thickener, softening skin and building the rich, substantial texture that consumers associate with quality. In cosmetic emulsions, it stabilizes and structures. It’s the kind of foundational fatty acid that doesn’t draw attention to itself — it simply makes everything around it work better.

Key Benefits

• Enhances Soap Quality – improves bar hardness and produces stable, creamy lather
• Skin Conditioning Emollient – softens and smooths skin in leave-on formulations
• Thickening Agent – builds viscosity and rich texture in creams and lotions
• Emulsion Stabilizer – supports formulation structure and stability
• Multi-Purpose – suitable for cosmetic, soap-making, and industrial applications

Applications

• Bar soaps & handmade soap formulations
• Creams, lotions & body butters
• Skincare emulsions & conditioning formulations
• Cosmetic bases & structured formulations
• Industrial and food-grade applications

Recommended Usage Levels

Technical Profile

• INCI: Palmitic Acid
• Trade Name: Kort Acid 1698
• Appearance: White flakes / crystals
• Source: Vegetable-derived (palm-based)
• Solubility: Oil-soluble
• Function: Emollient, thickener, surfactant precursor, soap hardener
• Grade: Cosmetic

Formulation Tips

Melt with the oil phase at 60–70°C for smooth incorporation — the flake form makes it easy to weigh and handle without dust. In soap making, use alongside Stearic Acid for a balanced hardness and lather profile. In creams and lotions, combine with emulsifying wax or GMS for stable, well-structured emulsions. Adjust percentage based on desired product hardness, viscosity, and skin feel.