Oleochemicals

Oleochemicals are derived from natural sources that can include plant oils and animal fats and are versatile compounds used in various industries.


Univar Solutions specializes in basic oleochemicals, including fatty acids, fatty acid methyl esters, fatty alcohols, and glycerin, as well as their derivatives. Regardless of the feedstock, Univar Solutions offers various grades and certifications to meet your manufacturing requirements, including USP, NF, Food Grade, Kosher, Halal, RSPO Mass Balanced, non-GMO, and Organic.
Univar Solutions understands the global footprint of oleochemicals and has long-standing partnerships with world-class suppliers across the globe. Our sourcing strategy includes both domestic and import options to ensure your security of supply while also keeping you competitive in your industry. Whether your application is Food Ingredients, Lubricants, and Greases, Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Oilfield Chemicals, or Plastics Additives, we can help select the right products to bring multifunctional, green benefits to your formula.
Whether you are currently using oleochemicals, seeking a supply chain partner, or interested in exploring which oleochemicals may enhance your next green product launch, we would love to hear more about your business needs.

Oleochemicals are derived from natural sources that can include plant oils and animal fats and are versatile compounds used in various industries.


Univar Solutions specializes in basic oleochemicals, including fatty acids, fatty acid methyl esters, fatty alcohols, and glycerin, as well as their derivatives. Regardless of the feedstock, Univar Solutions offers various grades and certifications to meet your manufacturing requirements, including USP, NF, Food Grade, Kosher, Halal, RSPO Mass Balanced, non-GMO, and Organic.
Univar Solutions understands the global footprint of oleochemicals and has long-standing partnerships with world-class suppliers across the globe. Our sourcing strategy includes both domestic and import options to ensure your security of supply while also keeping you competitive in your industry. Whether your application is Food Ingredients, Lubricants, and Greases, Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Oilfield Chemicals, or Plastics Additives, we can help select the right products to bring multifunctional, green benefits to your formula.
Whether you are currently using oleochemicals, seeking a supply chain partner, or interested in exploring which oleochemicals may enhance your next green product launch, we would love to hear more about your business needs.
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Oleochemicals
Fatty Acids

Fatty acids are carboxylic acids with an even numbered carbon chain. They are commonly referred to as Short Chain (Carbon Chain ≤ 10), Mid-Cut, and Long Chain (Carbon Chain ≥ 16). Fatty acids are used in a wide variety of applications from personal care, metalwork, to detergents. Univar Solutions offers a complete line of straight-chain primary fatty acids, from 8 carbons to 18 as well as blends.

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Fatty Alcohols

Fatty alcohols are aliphatic chains with a hydroxyl group (-OH) on the terminal carbon. Our natural fatty alcohols are derived from natural fats and oils by hydrogenating the corresponding fatty methyl ester and subsequent fractionation. Synthetic fatty alcohols are produced from ethylene using the Ziegler reaction, which yields a chemically identical linear primary alcohol with an even-numbered carbon chain. Univar Solutions offers a full line of straight-chain primary fatty alcohols, from 12 carbons to 18 as well as custom blends.

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Fatty Esters

The fatty esters are synthesized from fatty acids and are found in various applications such as cosmetics, solvents, and biodiesel. The ester functional group yields a hydrophilic end, and the fatty acid chain offers a lipophilic part. Physically they are oily liquids to waxy solids. Univar Solutions offers a selection of fatty acid esters, including methyl esters and glycerol esters.

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Glycerin

Glycerin (or glycerine, glycerol) is a triol or polyol compound. In its pure form, glycerin is a colorless odorless, sweet-tasting, viscous liquid. As alcohol with three hydroxyl groups, it is hydroscopic and soluble in water. Glycerin is a byproduct of three main processes: fat and oil splitting, fat and oil saponification, and biodiesel manufacturing. The fats and oils used can be from animal or vegetable sources.

 

Univar Solutions is the premier glycerin distributor with more than 120 locations with bulk tank, rail car, custom formula, blending, and packaging capabilities. Our facilities include state-of-the-art white rooms with stringent quality programs. 

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Tall Oils

Tall oil fatty acids (or liquid rosin) are typically derived from crude tall oil (CTO) which is a byproduct of the Kraft Sulfate Paper Process. They are used in raw form or to synthesize a variety of products such as soaps, paints, and plasticizers. Univar offers low sulfur tall oil fatty acid that is designed specifically for the fuel segment as a diesel fuel additive.

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Additional Oleochemicals

Oleochemicals are derived from natural sources, including plant oils and animal fats. Regardless of the feedstock, Univar Solutions offers various grades and certifications to meet your manufacturing requirements, including USP, NF, Food Grade, Kosher, Halal, RSPO Mass Balanced, non-GMO, and Organic. See what other oleochemicals we offer.

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