Fractionated Fatty Acids

Univar offers a full line of fractionated fatty acid from C8 to C14 saturated molecules, including capric acid, caprylic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid and pelargonic acid. Versions of these products can be certified food grade, kosher and halal.

Our fractionated fatty acids are used in dairy cleaners, flavor & fragrances, industrial and institutional cleaners, metalworking lubricants, detergents, emollient esters, food supplements, alkyd resins, soaps, personal care, agricultural chemicals, textile chemical and fatty derivatives.

Applications for capric acid, caprylic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid and pelargonic acid include:

• Biocides in food processing
• Derivatives/esters used in a wide variety of surfactants due to their "foaming" properties
• Chain terminators in paints and coatings that provide formulation flexibility, faster reaction rates, and consistency in condensation reaction to make alkyd resins
• Hard surface cleaners and detergents
• Emollient esters for personal care lotions and creams; mid-cut fatty acids for liqud and bar soaps
• Lubrication and load-carrying additives in metalworking fluids.

View our fractionated fatty acid products below or contact us for product samples or a quote.