Vegetable raw materials for industry
Oak Palm Acid 90 is a by-product (palm fatty acid) obtained through physical refining of palm oil with a typical composition of approximately 78% fatty acid.
Typical Characteristics
Measurement |
Unit |
Typical value |
Humidity + Impurities |
% |
0.8 |
Acidity as palmitic acid |
% |
80 |
Iodine value |
gl/100g |
54 |
Renewability |
% |
80 |
Fatty Acid Composition
Measurement |
Unit |
Typical value |
Lauric acid – C12:0 |
% |
Max 0.4 |
Miristic acid – C14:0 |
% |
0.5-2.0 |
Palmitic acid – C16:0 |
% |
41-47 |
Stearic acid – C18:0 |
% |
3.5-6.0 |
Oleic acid – C18:1 |
% |
36-44 |
Linoleic acid – C18:2 |
% |
9.0-12 |
Linolenic acid – C18:3 |
% |
Max 0.5 |
Features and benefits
Features |
Benefit |
Biodegradability |
Compliance with local environment regulation |
High renewability content |
Reduced impact on limited natural resources |
Recommended applications
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Manufacture of calcium grease;
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Oleochemistry as basis for the preparation of fatty alcohol;
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Process of making candles;
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Textile dyes;
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As a nutritional supplement;