SUNFLOWER ACID OIL (ACID OIL)
Raw Material for Biodiesel & Industrial Applications
Sunflower Acid Oil, a by-product of sunflower oil refining, is rich in Free Fatty Acids (FFA) and widely used in various cost-sensitive industrial applications.
Key Applications
1. Soap & Detergent Industry
- Major raw material for laundry soaps and detergent bars
- Provides good lather and cleaning properties
- Cost-effective alternative to refined oils
2. Biodiesel Industry
- Used as a low-cost feedstock
- High FFA content makes it suitable for acid esterification and biodiesel production
3. Animal Feed Industry
- Used as an energy source for cattle and poultry feed
- Contains essential fatty acids (used under controlled formulation)
4. Oleochemical Industry
- Raw material for fatty acids, soap noodles, and derivatives
- Widely used in chemical processing industries
5. Paints & Coatings
- Utilized in alkyd resin manufacturing
- Improves film formation and finish quality
6. Rubber Industry
- Used as a processing oil and softener
- Enhances flexibility and workability
7. Lubricants & Greases
- Suitable for low-grade industrial lubricants
- Provides lubricity and viscosity control
8. Textile Industry
- Used in textile softeners and processing oils
- Assists in fiber lubrication
9. Industrial Fuel / Boiler Use
- Used as blended fuel in boilers
- Cost-effective alternative to furnace oil