Non Food Applications of Palm Oil and Palm Kernel Oil (2)

Oleochemical Applications

1. Personal Cares and Cosmetics

Personal Cares
  • Hair Shampoos and conditioners
  • Shower gels, shower cream, shower foam
  • Toners
  • Cleansers
  • Moisturizer
  • Toothpaste
  • Mouthwashs
  • Deoderants
  • Baby care
  • Perfumes and Fragrances
Cosmetics
  • Lotions
  • Creams
  • Foundations
  • Compacts powders
  • Eye make-up
  • Lipsticks
  • Hair dyes
Properties of palm-based oleochemicals for cosmetic products.
  • Emollient effects - Makes the skin soft and supple.
  • Moisturisation - Provides moisturizing action to the skin.
  • Surfactant - Has cleansing property, facilities removal of oil or dirt particles from hair of the skin.
  • Easy Emulsification - Prevents separation of water and oil phases in skincare emulsion products.
  • Mineral oil replacer - Palm oil derivatives can replace mineral oil which is non-biodegradable and derived from petroleum.
  • Viscocity modifier - Influences the viscocity of the finished products i.e cosmetic lotion
  • Solvent carrier - Vitamins can be incorporated using suitable solvents for certain benefits
  • Conditioning agent - Conditions the hair in a shampoo
  • Refatting agent - Restores the natural oil on our body, which has been removed through applying a body shampoo or shower gel
  • Antioxidants (Vitamin E) - Provides a natural source of free radical scavengers that are useful for the treatment of aging or sun-exposed skin.
2. Soaps
  • Sodium Soap ĄV Toilet Soap, Laundry Soap
  • Potassium Soap - Liquid soap
  • Metallic Soap- animal feed
3. Candles
  • Decorative candles
  • Lighting purposes
  • Warming purposes
4. Pharmaceuticals
  • Ointment
  • Emulsion
  • Gel
  • Creams
  • Culture media
  • Tabletting aids
5. Lubricants and Grease
  • Food grade lubricants
  • Lubricants
  • Greases
  • Food grade purposes
  • Multi-purpose greases
  • Cleaning powder
  • Hair conditioner
  • Fabric softener
7. Industrial Chemicals
  • Industrial cleaners-hospitals, bottles cleaning
  • Textiles processing aids
  • Petroleum explorations-drilling fluids, drilling mud
  • Polymer processing aids-plasticizer, stabilizer, additives
8. Agrochemicals
  • As a solvents
  • As a emulsifier
  • As a carrier
9. Coatings
  • Wood surfaces
  • Metal surfaces
  • Plastic surfaces
  • Paper coatings
10. Paints and Lacquers
  • Metal surfaces
  • Plastic surfaces
11. Electronics
  • Insulation and special-purpose plastic components
12. Leather
  • Softening
  • Dressing
  • Polishing
  • Treating agents
13. Food
  • Emulsifier and specialty fat for cakes, pastries, margarine, ice-cream and other food products.
  • Cocoa butter substitute
  • Filled condensed milk

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