Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD)
What is PFAD?
Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD) is a byproduct of palm oil refining, primarily composed of fatty acids. At room temperature, PFAD appears as a light brown solid, which melts into a brown liquid upon heating.
Composition of PFAD
- Fatty Acids: 81.7%
- Glycerin: 14.4%
- Squalene: 0.8%
- Vitamin E: 0.5%
- Sterols: 0.4%
- Other Components: 2.2%
Applications
- Biofuel Production: Used as a renewable raw material in biodiesel manufacturing.
- Candle and Soap Industry: A key ingredient in the production of candles, soap, and other petrochemical products.
- Animal Feed: Serves as a cost-effective ingredient in livestock feed.
- Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals: Extracted components like Vitamin E, Squalene, and Phytosterol are valuable for creating cosmetics and medicinal products.
Packaging Options
- Drums
- ISO Tanks
- Flexibags
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