Palm Kernel Oil (RBD)
CAS 8023-79-8
Supply specifications, test methods and typical values for your technical assessment.
- CAS
- 8023-79-8
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Test method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Light-colored, clear liquid/semi-solid oil | — |
| Free Fatty Acid (as lauric acid), % | max 0,1 | AOCS Ca 5a-40 · % |
| Moisture, % | max 0,1 | AOCS Ca 2e-84 · % |
| Color (5¼" Lovibond) | max 1,5 R | AOCS Cc 13e-92 |
| Iodine Value (Wijs) | max 19 | AOCS Cd 1d-92 |
| Arsenic (As), ppm | max 0,1 | AAS / ICP · ppm |
| Lead (Pb), ppm | max 0,1 | AAS / ICP · ppm |
| Mercury (Hg), ppm | max 0,05 | AAS / ICP · ppm |
| Cadmium (Cd), ppm | max 1,0 | AAS / ICP · ppm |
| Antimony (Sb), ppm | max 1,0 | AAS / ICP · ppm |
| Tin (Sn), ppm | max 40,0 | AAS / ICP · ppm |
Application Areas
Used in the food industry for commercial baking, confectionery and the production of cocoa butter substitutes (CBS). Thanks to its high saturated fatty acid content (especially lauric acid), it is a key raw material in the oleochemical industry for the production of soap, surfactants, fatty acids, fatty alcohols and glycerine. It is also valued in cosmetic and personal-care formulations, candles and industrial applications.
- Soap Production
- Surfactants
- Fatty Acids and Fatty Alcohols
- Confectionery and CBS
- Cosmetics
- Food Industry
Packaging & storage
Packaging
Supplied in bulk: road tanker, ISO tank, flexibag or pipeline transfer. Drums are available on request.
Storage
Protect from direct sunlight and heat; store in dry conditions and away from odour-emitting materials. Keep containers tightly closed.
Shelf Life
365 days (from the date of manufacture)
Transport
Not classified as a dangerous good (no UN number). Transported as a food-grade vegetable oil.
Documents & product information
Technical Data Sheet
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This document shows the applicable KORKİMYA supply specification for Palm Kernel Oil (RBD) supplied by KORKİMYA. This document is not a lot analysis result. A lot-specific certificate of analysis is issued with every shipment.
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