Crude palm oil
Crude palm oil, also known as red palm oil. The orange color is due to the high beta carotene content. The palm oil contains a very high percentage of saturated fat. Growing to a height of 15 m, the palms produce fleshy fruits, 3 cm long, containing a white kernel within a hard black shell. Palm oil is extracted from the pulp and kernel and used in making soaps, margarine, lubricants, etc. When used in soaps, palm oil creates a hard, long lasting bar of soap that is mild and cleanses well. Palm oil has similar characteristics to tallow in soaps.
Main Application:
- Raw material in the food industry
- Raw materials production of margarine
- Production of soap
- Raw materials in the oils-chemical industry
- Feedstock for biodiesel
Crude palm oil
| Constituent | Specifications |
|---|---|
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Apparent density g ml-1 at 50oc |
0.8889 – 0.8896 |
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Refractive index nD 50oC |
1.4521-1.4541 |
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Saponification value mg KOH g-1 oil |
194 - 205 |
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Unsaponifiable matter, % by weight |
0.19 to 0.44 |
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Fatty acid composition, (wt% as methyl esters) |
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Fatty acid composition, (wt% as methyl esters) |
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C12:0 |
0.0 to 0.5 |
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C14:0 |
0.9 to 1.5 |
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C16:0 |
39.2 to 45.8 |
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C16:1 |
0.0 to 0.4 |
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C18:0 |
3.7 to 5.4 |
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C18:1 |
37.4 to 44.1 |
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C18:2 |
8.7 to 12.5 |
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C18:3 |
0.0 to 0.6 |
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C20:0 |
0.0 to 0.5 |
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Iodine value (wijs) |
50.4 to 53.7 |
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Slip melting point (oC) |
33.8 to 39.2 |
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Total carotenoids as (beta- carotene), mg kg-1 |
474 to 689 |
Packaging:
- In Bulk Vessel
- Flex bags
- In drums (200ltr/190kg)