Palmitic acid 85 acts as a surfactant. It is fatty acid derived from renewable vegetable oils. It contains C16 (>98%) fatty acid. It is readily biodegradable and is GMO-free. It is bovine spongiform encephalopathy/ transmissible spongiform encephalopathy-free. Palmitic acid 85 is a main renewable ingredient for production of soaps. Its applications include toiletries, transparent soaps and other cosmetic care products. It is approved by ECOCERT Greenlife in accordance with COSMOS standards. It is HALAL and KOSHER certified.