OILS AND FATTY ACIDS

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil, which is extracted from the kernel of mature coconuts, can provide a bio-based alternative to traditional petroleum-derived oils. The melting point of coconut oil is relatively high at around 76°F. It is clear in its liquid state and white when solid.

Dehydrated Castor Oil

Castor oil comes from the seed of castor plants, providing a bio-based alternative to traditional oils. The moisture content in castor oil can be reduced for urethane-based systems in order to minimize the amount of urethane that is polymerized by moisture during formulation.

FATTY ACIDS

A fatty acid is a carboxylic acid with a long unbranched aliphatic tail, which is either saturated or unsaturated.

Linseed Oil

Also known as flaxseed oil or flax oil, linseed oil comes from the flax plant’s ripened, dry seeds. The bio-based petroleum oil alternative has a clear, yellowish color.

Soybean Oil

Soybean oil, which is extracted from the soybean plant, finds broad use as a more sustainable alternative to traditional oils based on petroleum.

Sunflower Oil

Pressed from the seeds of sunflowers, sunflower oil can provide a bio-based alternative to traditional petroleum-derived oils.

Synthetic and Modified Oils

Synthetic or modified oils are manufactured or manipulated to achieve certain properties. As such, they can offer optimized structural uniformity and reduced impurities.

Tall Oils

Viscous, yellow-black liquid obtained as a byproduct of the kraft process.