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.

Where is Palm kernel oil used?

• Food production: frying medium, confectionery fat, cocoa butter substitute in chocolate coatings and filled biscuits
• Soap and detergent manufacturing: primary feedstock for lauric acid-derived surfactants, contributing to lather performance and bar hardness
• Personal care: skin creams, lip balms, hair conditioners for moisturizing and occlusive properties
• Industrial lubricants and release agents draw on its fatty acid composition to reduce friction in processing equipment and mold release systems.

Good to know: Distinct from palm oil, which is derived from the fruit's flesh.

Commercial specifications

• High-lauric fat
• Crude, refined, bleached, and deodorized grades
• Bulk supply in ISO tanks, flexi-tanks, and drums