Palm kernel oil

Palm kernel oil (CAS 8023-79-8) is a tropical vegetable oil extracted from the seed of the oil palm fruit, distinct from palm oil which is derived from the fruit's flesh. It is a high-lauric fat that functions as a base oil, emollient, and functional lipid.

This versatile ingredient is used across food manufacturing, personal care, and cleaning product formulations. In food production, it serves as a frying medium, confectionery fat, and cocoa butter substitute in chocolate coatings and filled biscuits.

Its sharp melting profile delivers a clean texture in various edible applications. Soap and detergent manufacturers rely on it as a primary feedstock for lauric acid-derived surfactants, contributing to lather performance and bar hardness.

Personal care formulators incorporate it into skin creams, lip balms, and hair conditioners for its moisturizing and occlusive properties. It is highly valued for its ability to improve the sensory profile of cosmetic products.

Industrial lubricant and release agent applications also draw on its fatty acid composition to reduce friction in processing equipment and mold release systems. This makes it an essential component in many heavy-duty manufacturing environments.

The oil is supplied as a liquid or solid depending on ambient temperature and is available in crude, refined, bleached, and deodorized grades. Food-grade material meeting FCC standards is standard for edible applications.

Technical-grade product is supplied for oleochemical and industrial use where specific purity levels are required. Bulk supply is typically offered in ISO tanks, flexi-tanks, and drums to meet various logistical needs.