IUPAC Name
N/A
Cas Number
67701-05-7
HS Code
3823.19.00
Formula
N/A
Appearance
Light Yellow Liquid
Common Names
PKFAD
Packaging
180 Kg Drum
Brief Overview
Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distillate (PKFAD) is a side product made from the manufacturing process of Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distillate. It is mainly used in the soap industry as a raw material for shampoos and detergents.
Manufacturing Process
Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distillate (PKFAD) was made during the physical refining of crude palm kernel oil (CPKO). When CPKO is subjected to de-acidification, it results in the production of Palm Kernel Fatty Acid Distillate.
Soaps and Detergents Industry
It is added to detergents, soaps, and bath products as surfactants, emulsifiers, and foaming agents.
Textile Industry
PKFAD and their esters are used in the manufacturing of intermediates in the textile industry and in lubricants.
