Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining; stearic acid

HS code 382311 covers industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining, and stearic acid. These products are essential raw materials for a wide range of industries, including the production of soaps, lubricants, plastics, and personal care items. The global market for these fatty acids is substantial, driven by the growing demand for consumer goods and the increasing focus on sustainable and renewable resources.

The production of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids and stearic acid typically involves the refining of vegetable oils or animal fats. This process often includes steps such as hydrolysis, distillation, and fractionation to separate the desired fatty acids from other components. Stearic acid, in particular, is commonly produced through the hydrogenation of vegetable oils or the distillation of animal fats.

The main inputs required for the production of industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids and stearic acid include vegetable oils (such as palm, soybean, or coconut oil), animal fats, and various chemical reagents and catalysts. Additionally, specialized equipment like reactors, distillation columns, and fractionation units are necessary for the refining and separation processes.

The primary outputs of HS code 382311 are industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids, acid oils from refining, and stearic acid. These products are widely used as raw materials in the production of 382490 Prepared binders for foundry molds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere specified or included, 340111 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, molded pieces or shapes, whether or not containing soap, and 340119 Soap and organic surface-active products and preparations for use as soap, in the form of bars, cakes, molded pieces or shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, among other industries.