Cottonseed fatty acids

Cottonseed fatty acids (CAS 68308-51-0), also marketed as Emery Vegetable Fatty Acid 600, are a mixed-chain fatty acid blend derived from refined cottonseed oil.

Where is Cottonseed fatty acids used?

• Coatings and alkyd resins: reactive raw materials contributing drying characteristics and film flexibility
• Textile and leather processing: fiber lubricants and softening agents
• Metalworking fluids and rolling oils: boundary lubrication under moderate load, reducing tool wear and surface defects
• Rubber compounding: processing aids and internal lubricants improving flow and mold release during vulcanization
• They function as surface-active intermediates and lubricating agents in industrial manufacturing.

Commercial specifications

• Standard commercial grades to technical specifications; quality parameters typically cover acid value, iodine value, color and moisture content
• Supply in drum and bulk quantities; consistency tied to cottonseed oil crop cycles and regional sourcing