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.
Product Name: Palm Fatty Acid Chemical Name: Palm Oil Fatty Acids Synonyms: • Palm Fatty Acid • Palm Oil Fatty Acids • Palm Oil Fatty Acid • POFA • Palm Acid Oil Fatty Acids • Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD), where applicable CAS Number: 68440-15-5 Chemical Nature: Mixture of naturally derived fatty acids Typical Fatty Acid Components: • Palmitic Acid (C16:0) • Oleic Acid (C18:1) • Linoleic Acid (C18:2) • Stearic Acid (C18:0) • Myristic Acid (C14:0) • Other fatty acids depending on grade Molecular Formula: Variable – mixture of fatty acids Molecular Weight: Variable – depends on fatty-acid composition HSN Code (India): 38231900 Physical Form: White to pale yellow solid,
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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.
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.
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