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Coconut Fatty Acid

Coconut Fatty Acid is a key derivative of coconut oil, obtained through the hydrolysis of coconut oil or from the distillation of crude coconut fatty acids. It is widely used in soap making, detergents, cosmetics, and industrial applications due to its excellent cleansing, lathering, and moisturizing properties.

Application

Soap & Detergent Industry
(Primary Application – 60% of CFA Use)
Laundry Soaps & Bars: High foaming & cleansing power due to lauric/myristic acids. Provides hardness to soap bars.
Liquid Detergents & Shampoos: Acts as a surfactant and emulsifier. Used in sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) production.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Shampoos/Conditioners: Adds lathering properties and mildness.
Creams & Lotions: Acts as an emollient and thickening agent.
Shaving Creams: Provides stable foam and smooth glide.
Food & Pharmaceuticals
Food Additives (E470a): Used as emulsifiers in baked goods, chocolates, and margarine.
Pharmaceutical Coatings: Forms enteric coatings for pills.
Industrial Applications
Rubber & Plastics: Acts as a lubricant & release agent in rubber processing.
Textiles: Used in fabric softeners & dyeing aids.
Metalworking Fluids: Provides corrosion resistance in cutting oils.
Animal Feed & Agriculture
Poultry/Livestock Feed: High-energy fat supplement (digestible MCTs).
Pesticide Formulations: Used as a spreading agent in agrochemicals.
Biofuels & Oleochemicals
Biodiesel Production: Converted into methyl esters (coconut biodiesel).
Fatty Alcohols: Used to make cocamide DEA/MEA (foam boosters).

Description

  • Product Characters： It appears as a white to light yellow solid at room temperature with a characteristic fatty odor
  • Executive Standards： Grade 1 (distilled) and Grade 2 (undistilled).
  • Formula: C12H24O2
  • CAS No: 61788-47-4
Coconut Fatty Acid Product

Key Characteristics of Coconut Fatty Acid

Coconut fatty acid is rich in saturated fatty acids (~90%), with a high proportion of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs):

Property Description
Lauric acid (C12:0) 45-50% (major component, antimicrobial)
Myristic acid (C14:0) 16-20%
Caprylic acid (C8:0) 6-10% (fast energy source)
Capric acid (C10:0) 5-10%
Palmitic acid (C16:0) 8-11%
Stearic acid (C18:0) 2-4%
Oleic acid (C18:1, monounsaturated) 5-8%
Linoleic acid (C18:2, polyunsaturated) 1-3%

Flexi bags & Drum

Steel drum, or as buyer preference's, 20 Feet Steel drum: 100 drums, Flexy bag: 20-21 MT Basis of shipment in containers can be CIF destination or FOB as required.

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