Distilled Fatty Acid (DFA) is a refined mixture of fatty acids obtained through the distillation and purification of vegetable or animal-derived oils and fats. It is widely used as a raw material in soaps, detergents, surfactants, lubricants, rubber chemicals, candles, coatings and various industrial applications. Different grades are available with customized fatty-acid composition, iodine value and acid value as per buyer requirements.
Distilled Fatty Acid (DFA) Chemical Name: Distilled Fatty Acids / Refined Fatty Acid Mixture Synonyms: DFA, Distilled Fatty Acid, Fatty Acid Distillate, Refined Fatty Acids CAS Number: Mixture / Variable depending on source and composition Molecular Formula: Variable – depends on fatty-acid composition Molecular Weight: Variable – depends on fatty-acid composition HSN Code (India): 38231900 – Industrial fatty acids; acid oils and other residues from refining Physical Form: Liquid, semi-solid or solid depending on fatty-acid chain composition and grade. Typical Composition: Distilled Fatty Acid may contain varying proportions of: • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Oleic Acid • Linoleic Acid • Lauric Acid • Myristic Acid • Other C12–C24 fatty acids Available Grades: • Standard Industrial Grade • High-Oleic Grade • High-Stearic Grade • High-Palmitic Grade • High-Lauric Grade • Low-Moisture Grade • Low-Iodine
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Palm Fatty Acid (Palm Oil Fatty Acids / POFA) is a naturally derived mixture of fatty acids obtained from palm oil. It mainly contains palmitic acid and oleic acid along with other C16–C18 fatty acids. It is widely used in soaps, detergents, surfactants, lubricants, candles, cosmetics, coatings and specialty chemical manufacturing.
Coconut Fatty Acid (Coconut Oil Fatty Acids / COFA) is a naturally derived mixture of fatty acids obtained from coconut oil. It is rich in C12 lauric acid along with other C8–C18 fatty acids and is widely used in soaps, detergents, surfactants, cosmetics, lubricants and specialty chemical manufacturing. Different grades are available according to fatty-acid composition and customer specification.
Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA) is a mixture of fatty acids obtained from tall oil, primarily containing oleic acid and linoleic acid with smaller amounts of other fatty acids. It is widely used in alkyd resins, coatings, lubricants, adhesives, plasticizers, surfactants and other industrial applications. Different grades are available according to fatty-acid composition and customer specification.
Ricinoleic Acid (12-Hydroxy-9-octadecenoic Acid) is a hydroxy fatty acid primarily obtained from castor oil. It is an important specialty chemical intermediate used in lubricants, plasticizers, surfactants, coatings, cosmetics, polymers and various fatty-acid derivatives. Commercial and high-purity grades are available subject to specification and availability
