Fatty Acid - C16 Production Cost Reports

Fatty Acid - C16 production cost report provides a comprehensive analysis and know-how for setting up a Fatty Acid - C16 production plant. The study covers all the requisite aspects that one needs to know for the production of Fatty Acid - C16. This includes manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc.

Fatty Acid - C16 or Palmitic acid (C16H32O2) is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with a 16-carbon backbone. It is present in palm oil and palm kernel oil and is also present in cheese, butter, and milk naturally. It is found in plants and animals. It is also produced in an ester (glycerides) form in oils and fats of vegetable and animal origin. It is a metabolite that is found or produced by Escherichia coli. It can also be industrially produced in laboratories.

It comprises 32 hydrogen, 16 carbon, and 2 oxygen atoms. It is also present in the blood, faeces, sweat, cerebrospinal fluid (spinal tap fluid), saliva, and urine and is also found in tissues like adipose tissue, , kidney, body fat, platelet, placenta, skin, certain cells called fibroblasts, prostate, and skeletal muscle. It might act like a precursor to longer fatty acids.

Palmitic acid has a molecular weight of 256.42 g/mol. It can appear as a dry powder, liquid, or other solid material. It appears to be colourless and has white crystalline scales. It also has a distinct odour and taste. Upon heating or decaying, it produces an acrid smoke, and its fumes can lead to irritation.

Palmitic acid finds use for determining the water hardness and is also an active ingredient as an ultrasound contrast medium in echo enhancement in sonographic Doppler B-mode imaging. Furthermore, it is typically used in personal care and cosmetics products. The acid can also boost skin smoothening and is hence found in several soaps. In addition, it is a famous beeswax ingredient that can be found in many personal care products and in makeup. In addition, it is also employed for making food-grade additives, metallic palmitates, and lube oils.