- Fairchem
OLEOCHEMICALS
Oleo Chemicals are chemicals derived from Plant and Animal Fats. They are analogous to petrochemicals derived from petroleum. The formation of basic oleochemical substances like Fatty Acids, Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), Fatty Alcohols, Fatty Amines and Glycerol are by various chemical and enzymatic reactions.
FAIRCHEM OLEOCHEMICALS
Fairchem is a leading producer of Fatty Acids from natural oils and fats derived from renewable raw materials such as Soya, Sun Flower, Corn, Rice Bran, Rape etc.
The Company has over the years developed and mastered the process of manufacturing its entire product range of acceptable local and international quality from waste/by product streams of natural vegetable oils.
The Company has a State -of-the-Art Manufacturing unit, having last generation processing equipments, which was set up in 1995 in Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad and is one of the largest processing capacities for Natural Soft Oil based Fatty acids in India.
OLEOCHEMICALS MAIN PRODUCT
The present plant capacity measured in terms of throughput of raw materials is 120,000 MTPA out of which capacity of 80,000 M.Tons is earmarked for current set of finished products.
Isostearic Acid
Isostearic acid is a unique fatty acid which combines best properties of stearic acid and oleic acid. Isostearic acid is an isomer of stearic acid having branched chain structure with C18 carbon backbone derived from vegetable oil source and which is completely biodegradable. Being a saturated branch chain fatty acid it has excellent heat and odor stability. It has a favourable interaction with both polar and non-polar compounds enabling it to act as surfactant, it is soluble in many oils which helps in achieving excellent emulsifier or dispersant properties.
It has wide application in cosmetic industry, widely used in lubricants, in coolants, adhesives, coating and paints and also used as viscosity adjuster.
Stearic Acid
Stearic acid is one of the common saturated fatty acid having C18 linear chain. It is one of the most common fatty acid found in nature. It plays important role in skin permeability barrier along with palmitic acid and linoleic acid.
It has extensive application in the field of rubber industry, widely used in cosmetic industry, in several food, bio medical science and pharma industries. It is widely used in electrical insulations, metal coating, used in metal coating, in additives and as heat stabilizer.
Dimer Acid
Purpose of use & Application
- Offers improved bonding.
- Used as curing agents for epoxy-based anti-corrosion coatings and for priming and protecting metal.
- Dimer acids acts as a - stabilizer in lubricants used for Cold Rolling Mills.
- Increase the life span of nylon products.
- Application: Paints, Ink, Epoxy Hardeners
Company’s Positioning
- The leading company to manufacture this product in India from processing of by products of vegetable oils.
- Makes this product by using relatively cheaper raw material which is a by-product of refinery whereas world at large makes them from virgin Vegetable oils / Tall Oil.
Linoleic Acid
Purpose of use & Application
- Designed to produce fast drying protective coating having lighter colour.
- Applications that require both wetting and drying properties, such as printing ink vehicles and caulking and sealant compositions.
- Application: Paints & Inks
Company’s Positioning
- One of the lowest cost manufacturers of Linoleic Acid
- Makes it from relatively cheaper raw materials, its nearest substitute is Pure Refined Soybean oil
Distilled Fatty Acids
Purpose of use & Application
- Important raw materials for the production of soaps, detergents, surfactants and lubricants
- Application: Soaps, Paints, Textiles
Company’s Positioning
- One of the leading producer with significant lower raw material cost
Palmitic Acids
Palmitic acid is a saturated long chain fatty acid containing 16 carbon atoms. It is most common saturated fatty acid found in plants and animals. It is major component of Palm Oil but also found in meat, cheese, butter and other dairy products. Palmitic acid also plays a crucial role in metabolism and composition of cell membrane.
It has wide application in soaps and detergents, in textile manufacturing, petroleum industry, in cosmetics and also used in candle making. It is also used as feed additive.