OLEOCHEMICALS: COMPETITIVENESS
FOR A MARKET IN MOTION
Oleochemicals are biodegradable compounds derived from natural sources such as plants, animals, or microorganisms, and can be used in a wide variety of industrial and household applications.
In many cases, they can replace petroleum-based raw materials in the production of plastics, fuels, and other products, making them a more environmentally responsible alternative and a more competitive option in the eyes of a global market that increasingly demands sustainability.
CRUDE GLYCERIN
A natural byproduct of biodiesel, crude glycerin is an organic compound with a wide range of industrial applications, including use in chemical compounds, pharmaceuticals, cleaning products, cosmetics, and animal nutrition.
SOY LECITHIN
Extracted from the degumming of soybean oil, soy lecithin is a powerful natural emulsifier widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and other industries.
COTTONSEED OIL
Used in various applications such as food production, soap, paints, and cosmetics, cottonseed oil is also a sustainable raw material for the production of bioplastics and biofuels.
DOUBLE DISTILLED GLYCERIN
It is obtained through the distillation of crude glycerin and has solvent, humectant, and emollient properties, making it widely used in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.
SOYBEAN OIL
Better known for its food applications, soybean oil is also used in various other areas, such as the production of biodiesel, paints, lubricants, and cosmetics.
DEGUMMED RICE OIL
It can be used in the production of fatty esters, which are utilized in solvents, plasticizers, alkyd resins (bases for paints and varnishes), biodegradable lubricants, and emulsifiers. It is also employed in the synthesis of products such as biodiesel, soaps, and additives for cosmetics and agrochemicals.
CORN OIL
Corn oil has extensive applications in the food industry and is also widely used in the production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, lubricants, chemical compounds, and biodiesel.
CRUDE RICE OIL
Used in the chemical industry as a natural base for the production of paints, biodegradable lubricants, plasticizers, cosmetics, detergents, and industrial esters, thanks to its natural composition and versatility, making it a sustainable alternative for various chemical applications.