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OLEOCHEMICALS
Oleochemicals are chemicals derived from plant and animal fats and are considered sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals derived from petroleum. The formation of key oleochemicals products such as Fatty Acids, Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), Fatty Alcohols, Fatty Amines, and Glycerol occurs through various chemical and enzymatic reactions.
These materials form an essential part of the oleochemical industry in India, supporting applications across personal care, pharmaceuticals, coatings, lubricants, and other industrial sectors.
FAIRCHEM OLEOCHEMICALS
Fairchem is a leading producer of Fatty Acids derived from renewable natural oils and fats such as soya, sunflower, corn, rice bran, and rapeseed. As a well-established oleochemicals company in India, Fairchem supplies high-quality fatty acid derivatives used in diverse industrial applications.
Over the years, the company has developed strong expertise in processing and manufacturing products from vegetable oil by-product streams while maintaining both local and international quality standards.
Fairchem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility established in 1995 in Sanand, Ahmedabad, making it one of the trusted fatty acid manufacturers in India and an important contributor to the growing oleochemical industry in India.
OLEOCHEMICALS MAIN PRODUCT
Fairchem manufactures a diverse range of high-quality oleochemicals products derived from natural oils and fats. The present plant capacity measured in terms of throughput of raw materials is 120,000 MTPA, out of which a capacity of 80,000 MT is earmarked for the current range of finished products.
Isostearic Acid
Isostearic acid is a branched-chain fatty acid mainly derived from vegetable oils. It is commonly used in the cosmetics, personal care, lubricants, and chemical industries because of its excellent stability and moisturizing properties.
It is a clear, oily liquid with good resistance to oxidation and low temperature. Due to its branched structure, it provides better spreadability and smooth texture, making it useful in products like creams, lotions, lipsticks, and hair conditioners.
Isostearic acid is also used as an emulsifier, dispersing agent, and lubricant additive in industrial applications. It helps improve product stability and performance in many formulations.
Industrial Applications
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
Isostearic acid is widely used in lipsticks, foundations, creams, lotions, sunscreens, and hair conditioners. It improves:
- Skin feel and smoothness
- Spreadability of products
- Moisturizing properties
- Stability of emulsions
- Lubricants and Greases
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
It is used in high-performance lubricants because of its good thermal stability and ability to reduce friction.
Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid is a saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain structure commonly found in natural oils and fats. It plays an important role in several industrial formulations due to its stability and versatile chemical properties.
Produced by trusted fatty acid supplier in India, Stearic Acid is widely used in industries such as cosmetics, rubber processing, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and food applications.
Its applications include electrical insulation, metal coatings, additives, heat stabilizers, and surfactant formulations, making it an essential component of many oleochemicals products used across global industries.
Palmitic Acids
Palmitic acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid containing 16 carbon atoms and is widely found in natural oils and fats. It is one of the most common saturated fatty acids present in plants and animals and is a major component of palm oil. Palmitic acid also plays an important role in cellular metabolism and biological functions.
It has wide applications across several industries including soaps and detergents, textile manufacturing, petroleum processing, cosmetics, and candle making. Palmitic acid is also used in food processing and as a feed additive in various formulations.
Linoleic Acid
Purpose of use & Application
- Used in formulations that require fast-drying protective coatings with lighter colour.
- Suitable for applications that need both wetting and drying properties such as printing inks and sealant formulations.
- Supports efficient formulation performance in coatings and industrial compositions.
- Application: Paints and printing inks.
Company’s Positioning
- Fairchem is recognized as one of the cost-efficient producers of Linoleic Acid in the oleochemical industry in India.
- The product is manufactured from carefully selected vegetable oil derivatives, ensuring consistent quality and reliable supply for industrial applications.
Distilled Fatty Acids
Purpose of use & Application
- Key raw material used in the manufacturing of soaps, detergents, surfactants, and industrial lubricants.
- Widely used in chemical processing and formulation industries due to its consistent quality and performance.
- Application: Soaps, paints, detergents, and textile processing.
Company’s Positioning
- Fairchem is among the reliable fatty acid manufacturer in India, producing high-quality distilled fatty acids from vegetable oil derivatives.
- The company offers cost-efficient production with optimized raw material sourcing and advanced manufacturing processes.
Dimer Acid
Purpose of use & Application
- Provides excellent bonding strength in coatings and adhesive formulations.
- Widely used as curing agents in epoxy-based anti-corrosion coatings for priming and protecting metal surfaces.
- Acts as a stabilizer in lubricants used in cold rolling mills.
- Helps improve durability and extend the life span of nylon and polymer products.
- Application: Paints, inks, adhesives, and epoxy hardeners.
Company’s Positioning
- Fairchem is among the trusted Dimer Acid Manufacturers in India, supplying high-quality products to multiple industrial sectors.
- The company manufactures Dimer Acid from vegetable oil by-product streams, offering cost-effective and sustainable solutions for global markets.