Major Industrial Applications

1. Food Processing Industry

• Frying oils for snacks (chips, namkeen, fast food)
• Bakery products (biscuits, cakes, pastries)
• Margarine, vanaspati, and shortenings
• Ready-to-eat and packaged foods

2. Soap & Detergent Manufacturing

• Used as a base raw material for soap production
• Produces fatty acids and glycerin during processing
• Used in both laundry and toilet soaps

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Used in creams, lotions, hair oils, and massage oils
• Acts as an emollient and carrier oil
• Used in lipsticks and skincare formulations

4. Pharmaceutical Industry

• Used as a carrier oil in drug formulations
• Base for ointments, capsules, and syrups
• Acts as a solvent for fat-soluble medicines

5. Biodiesel Production

• Converted into biodiesel through transesterification
• Serves as a cleaner alternative fuel

6. Lubricants & Greases (Limited Use)

• Used in eco-friendly and biodegradable lubricants
• Suitable for food-grade machinery lubrication

7. Paints, Coatings & Resins

• Used in alkyd resins and oil-based paints
• Provides gloss, flexibility, and binding properties

8. Plastic & Polymer Industry

• Used as plasticizers and additives
• Enhances flexibility and processability of plastics

9. Textile Industry

• Used as lubricants in spinning and weaving
• Assists in fiber processing and finishing

10. Animal Feed (By-products)

• Refining by-products (fatty acids, soap stock) used in feed formulations