Tallow

CPC v2.1 Code: 21523

About tallow

cpc code 21523 refers to the industry of tallow production. Tallow is a rendered form of beef or mutton fat, and it is a significant by-product of the meat processing industry. Tallow has a wide range of applications, from the production of soaps and candles to its use as a lubricant and in the manufacture of certain types of plastics. As a versatile and essential commodity, the tallow industry plays an important role in the broader economy, supporting various downstream industries and contributing to the efficient utilization of animal by-products.

Production process

The production of tallow involves a process known as rendering, where the fat is extracted from animal tissues through a combination of heat, pressure, and chemical treatment. The raw materials, typically animal fat and bones, are first cleaned and prepared, then heated to high temperatures to separate the fat from the other components. The resulting tallow is then further refined and processed to meet the specific requirements of its intended use.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the tallow industry include raw animal fats and bones, as well as various processing equipment and chemicals. The industry relies on a steady supply of animal by-products from the meat processing sector, which serves as the primary source of the raw materials. Additionally, the industry utilizes specialized machinery, such as rendering tanks, centrifuges, and filtration systems, to extract and refine the tallow.

Production outputs

The primary output of the tallow industry is the refined tallow itself, which is then used as an ingredient or raw material in a variety of downstream industries. Tallow is commonly used in the production of 21611 Soap and Other Detergents, 32599 Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, and 32521 Paints and Coatings. It is also used in the manufacture of certain types of 32619 Other Plastics Product Manufacturing and as a lubricant in various industrial applications.

Family tree for tallow

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2'>2: Food products, beverages and tobacco; textiles, apparel and leather products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21'>21: Meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, oils and fats</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/215'>215: Animal fats</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/2152'>2152: Animal fats, rendered</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21523'>21523: Tallow</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21521'>21521: Pig fat, rendered</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21522'>21522: Poultry fat, rendered</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21524'>21524: Fish-liver oils and their fractions</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21525'>21525: Fats and oils and their fractions, of fish, other than liver oils</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21526'>21526: Fats and oils and their fractions, of marine mammals</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/21529'>21529: Other animal fats, rendered</a>"]

    

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